Horizontal overhead photo of an Upside Down Plum Cake on a wood table.

The Jewels of Summer.... Recipes to Savor Summer Fruit

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on July 31, 2021

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Savor the season with these recipes featuring fresh, summer fruit. With everything from cakes to salads, there's something for everyone!

Celebrate the summer season with these delicious recipes. We've rounded up some of our favorite ways to use fresh, summer fruit in all kinds of recipes. From berries to melon, to stone fruits, we've got you covered.

Horizontal overhead photo of a Fresh Blueberry Peach Summer Salad on a wood table.

These recipes are easy enough for every day, but perfect for entertaining as well. So hit up the farmer's market or fruit stand and make some of these recipes today. Enjoy!

 

Vertical overhead photo of a Watermelon Arugula Salad with Pepper Jelly Dressing in a white erving bowl on a white marble surface.

With tender arugula, crisp cucumber and red onion, creamy blue cheese, crunchy candied pecans and lots of sweet, juicy melon this Watermelon Arugula Salad is beyond delicious!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Ridiculously Easy Peach Crumble in a white oval baking dish and scooped into small bowls with ice cream and fresh raspberries.

Imagine sweet, juicy peaches baked until meltingly tender under a generous portion of sweet, crisp, buttery crumbs… Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a simple splash of sweet cream. This Ridiculously Easy Peach Crumble is a summer dream come true!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Blueberry Peach Poppy Seed Salad in a round white granite serving bowl on a wooden table.

What do you get when you combine crisp greens, juicy ripe peaches, sweet plump blueberries, vibrant pickled red onions and crunchy candied almonds with a sweet, tangy poppy seed dressing? This fabulous Blueberry Peach Poppy Seed Salad!

 

Vertical photo of Queen's Jam (Raspberry Blueberry Jam) in glass Weck jars with ribbon and surrounded by fresh raspberries and blueberries.

Scandinavian-inspired, Queen's Jam is a sweet blueberry-studded, raspberry confection. It's easy to make (no canning skills needed), fabulous on toast, scones, biscuits, waffles, pancakes etc. and so delicious, it's worthy of royalty!

 

Vertical overhead photo of Upside Down Plum Cake on a metal serving platter with white dessert plates and flowers.

This Upside Down Plum Cake is as pretty as a picture and tastes even better! The easy, no-mixer cake topped with caramelized plums, utilizes Greek yogurt to keep it moist and tender.

 

Overhead vertical photo of Stone Fruit Tomato Caprese Salad on a white and blue oval serving platter.

If you're looking for the freshest, most delicious summer salad imaginable, this Stone Fruit Tomato Caprese Salad is IT! The fabulous Sweet Basil Dressing is the crowning glory!

 

Vertical photo of a batch of Honey-Glazed Blueberry Bran Muffins on a white pedestal plate.

These fabulous one-bowl, no-mixer Blueberry Bran Muffins are high-fiber, super moist, studded with juicy blueberries and lower in refined sugar than most muffins!

 

Vertical photo of a French Almond Cake with Cherry Buttercream on a white pedestal cake stand.

Make this fabulous, super easy French Almond Cake with just one bowl and no mixer! The fresh cherry buttercream frosting is the delicious crowning glory!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Easy Summer Berry Crisp in an oval white baking dish with spoons and bowls on a wooden table.

10 minutes of prep is all that's between you and this crazy delicious, Ridiculously Easy Summer Berry Crisp. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream; it's nirvana in a bowl!

 

Vertical closeup photo of Easy Peach Freezer Jam in glass jars with custom labels attached.

With minimal hands-on time and a few simple ingredients, this Easy Peach Freezer Jam will be a delicious taste of summer all year long! We've got all your questions covered for this no-fail recipe!

 

Thought for the day:

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
    his mercies never come to an end;
 they are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:13

What we're listening to for inspiration:

Agnus Dei / King of Kings

 

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