Gooseberry ice cream

Churning your own frozen dessert is a little effort, but great for using up seasonal fruit

Sticky rhubarb & strawberry sponge pudding

This steamed sponge basin pudding drizzled with fruit sauce and chunky rhubarb will feed a crowd in fine fashion

Spicy plum tart with marsala custard

There’s nothing like a homemade fruit pudding with custard, and this easy-to-make tart is one of the best

Smoothie jellies with ice cream

A good alternative to sugary jelly and the perfect treat for a kids party

Steak & roast vegetables with sundried tomato dressing

Get your 5-a-day the easy way with this vegetable and vitamin C packed dish

Blackberry slump

An American version of a fruit cobbler – just dripping in hot fruit sauce

Pistachio meringues with summer berries

A gorgeous, fruity dessert that makes the most of fruit available in early summer

Rhubarb ripple & gingerbread cheesecake

A dazzling dessert with spiced biscuit base, cream cheese topping and a poached fruit compote with stem ginger

Four & twenty chicken & ham pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
There aren’t any blackbirds baked into it, but this stunning centrepiece will impress with its layers of nuts, fruit, chicken and gammon

Rhubarb & rose custard creams with crystallised petals

A creamy individual set pudding pot with pink, sweet fruit and edible flower petals for a pretty finish

Frozen fruit sticks with passion fruit & lime drizzle

On a hot day you'll be glad of this fruity, frozen snack that is low-fat and a great source of vitamin C – perfect for kids

Fruity simnel squares

This easy twist on the classic fruit sponge makes plenty of squares – all decorated with marzipan eggs