550 fruit recipes

Cornbread stuffing layers crumbled herbed cornbread with chicken livers, chestnuts, dried apricots, raisins, pine nuts, almonds, and apple. Rich and complex Thanksgiving showstopper.

Homemade ripe plum jelly made with liquid pectin and fully ripened fruit for a deep, sweet spread that sets beautifully every time. A classic preserving recipe with just five ingredients.

Wholesome bars packed with oats, dried apricots, raisins, and sunflower seeds, sweetened with molasses and bound with orange juice.

Whole wheat banana bread loaded with oats, peanuts, walnuts, raisins, prunes, and molasses. A nutrient-dense breakfast loaf packed with fiber, protein, and natural sweetness from fruit and brown sugar.

Golden raisin bread with whole wheat flour, buttermilk, and warm cinnamon bakes into two tender loaves ideal for morning toast or afternoon tea. Optional vanilla icing adds breakfast-cake sweetness.

Russian-inspired pumpkin and rice skillet with dried apricots for natural sweetness. A savory-sweet vegetarian side dish cooked in one pan with just seven ingredients.

Jezebel sauce is the Southern sweet-and-fiery condiment that stirs together fruit preserves, marmalade, dry mustard, and horseradish in 10 minutes flat. Pour it over cream cheese with crackers or serve it alongside baked ham.

For your next dinner party, bring this decadent cake that's made with almonds and passionfruit.

Vegetarian mincemeat with fresh pears, mixed dried fruit, candied peel, glace cherries, dates, almonds, citrus zest, and whiskey. A meat-free version of the British holiday classic.

Vegetarian curry with black-eyed peas, kidney beans, sautéed bananas, and apple in a spiced yogurt sauce. Served over rice with peanuts and cilantro.

Vegetarian mincemeat made with fresh pears, dried fruit, candied cherries, almonds, and a splash of whiskey. No suet needed. Spiced with allspice, nutmeg, and ginger for traditional Christmas mince pies.

Very refreshing juice made purely of green fruit and vegetables! Serve with ice for a refreshing drink loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants.

Old-fashioned currant conserve with raisins, fresh oranges, and raspberry juice simmered into a thick, jewel-toned preserve. A heritage canning recipe that turns summer fruit into year-round gold.

Amish friendship cake with brandy-soaked fruit starter, warm spices, and pecans in a bundt pan. A share-with-friends chain recipe where the fermented fruit starter grows and gets passed along.

Southern jam cake with blackberry jam, buttermilk, raisins, and pecans baked low and slow in three spiced layers. Topped with a boiled cream frosting that drips down the sides just like it should.

No-bake muesli bars with oats, crushed cornflakes, coconut, dried fruit, and peanut butter held together with a buttery honey sauce. Chilled and sliced into chewy snack bars.