There’s nothing better than using fresh, seasonal fruits to create delicious desserts bursting with natural sweetness and flavor. Whether it’s the juiciness of summer berries or the warmth of fall apples, seasonal produce enhances any sweet treat. Here are two easy and delightful desserts to try with fresh fruits of the season.
1. Summer Berry Shortcake
Nothing captures the essence of summer like a classic berry shortcake. This light and refreshing dessert combines buttery biscuits with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, topped with fluffy whipped cream.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries
- 2 tbsp honey or sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add heavy cream and vanilla, mixing until dough forms.
- Shape into small rounds and bake for 12-15 minutes. Let cool.
- Toss berries with honey or sugar. Slice biscuits, fill with berries, and top with whipped cream.
2. Spiced Caramel Apple Crumble
Perfect for fall, this warm apple crumble features cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a crunchy oat streusel and drizzled with caramel sauce.
Ingredients:
- 4 apples, peeled and sliced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Place in a baking dish. Mix oats, flour, and butter, then sprinkle over apples.
- Bake for 30 minutes until golden. Drizzle with caramel and serve warm.
These seasonal desserts are easy to make and full of flavor, making the most of nature’s best ingredients!