491 fresh fruit recipes

Fresh strawberry pie with a pureed berry glaze thickened with tapioca, poured over whole berries in a flaky pie shell. No-bake filling, no gelatin, just real fruit.

Hunan-style chicken braised with fresh plums, Szechuan peppercorns, ginger, and sesame seeds. A spicy-sweet Chinese plum sauce forms naturally as the fruit breaks down during simmering.

Blended cherries and peaches with fresh orange juice, poured into custard glasses and topped with an orange wedge and whole cherry. A 10-minute Valentine's Day fruit dessert.

Mustard peach relish made with fresh peaches, dry mustard, and vinegar, set with fruit pectin for canning. A sweet-tangy condiment for grilled meats, ham, or cheese boards.

Peachy chocolate cake made without eggs, butter, or milk, layered with fresh sliced peaches. A naturally dairy-free chocolate cake with a tender crumb and bright fruit contrast.

Fresh mango sauce made with just ripe mangoes and fruit juice, pureed until smooth. A no-cook, 2-ingredient dessert sauce for ice cream, pancakes, cheesecake, and more.

Cantaloupe macerated in dry sparkling wine with orange marmalade and fresh mint. A light, elegant fruit dessert that needs a few hours in the fridge and zero cooking.

Fresh nectarine smoothie blended with orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, and ice. A five-ingredient fruit drink ready in 10 minutes with no dairy and no added fat.

Peach crumb pie with cinnamon-spiced fresh peaches under a buttery brown sugar and oat crumble topping. No top crust fussing, just golden, crispy streusel over juicy fruit.

Fruited rice pudding made with skim milk and brown sugar, topped with fresh nectarines and plums. A creamy, low-fat stovetop dessert you can serve warm or chilled.

Chilled strawberry soup blended from fresh strawberries, yogurt, orange juice, and honey. A no-cook, 5-minute cold fruit soup that doubles as dessert or a refreshing starter.

Morning fruit salad with cantaloupe, kiwi, strawberries, and raspberries, tossed with fresh mint and orange juice. Light, vibrant, no-cook breakfast or brunch side ready in 20 minutes.

Peach sour cream coffee cake layers a tender sour cream batter with sliced fresh peaches and a brown sugar streusel top. Tangy, fruit-studded breakfast cake for summer.

Cranberry fruit nut bread for the bread machine, brightened with fresh orange juice and zest, studded with chopped tart cranberries and crunchy nuts for a holiday-ready loaf.

Apricots in brandy, an 1831 American recipe: fresh apricots blanched in light syrup, bottled, and covered with equal parts syrup and French brandy. A heritage spirit-preserved fruit.

Savory honeydew melon tossed with rice vinegar, fresh chile strips, and torn cilantro. A four-ingredient cool fruit salad that turns sweet melon into a Thai-inspired brunch starter.