Try something different for dinner with this hearty African-inspired garden eggs (also known as white aubergine) stew with eggs and salted fish. Enjoy with green plantain
Make our multifunctional ginger and honey loaf cake. Enjoy with yogurt and stewed fruit for a festive brunch, or try as a teatime treat slathered with butter
Gather up gorgeous greengages to make a beautiful jam. Using fruit before it’s very ripe has a higher pectin content, so opt for these over softer options
Have a glut of redcurrants? High in pectin, they’re a great ingredient for jams and jellies. If you prefer a seeded jam, simply omit sieving the fruit
Add a layer of jam to bakes like these bars for a simple way to get more flavour. These moreish crumble squares are made with raspberry jam and plums
Make this fruit punch as a non-alcoholic drink for a summer party. With fresh fruit, mint, juice and lemonade, it’s wonderfully refreshing
Pack in the fruit with these fun rainbow lollies, made with mango, banana, kiwi and berries. If you want a more vivid colour, add food colouring to the fruity mixes
Whip up this frozen yogurt to enjoy on hot summer days – it’s low-calorie and packed with flavour. We used strawberries, but you could try it with other fruit
Grab a few of these energy-boosting cookies for a quick breakfast, or offer as snacks to bridge the hunger gap before dinner. Enjoy with yogurt and fruit
Rustle up these easy banana cupcakes for an afternoon treat. Dairy- and egg-free, they’re perfect for anyone following a vegan diet
Make this berry-flavoured fruit leather to eat as a snack or for baking. Here we use berries and apple, but plums, pear, pineapple and mango work well too
Look for ripe, sweet-smelling fruit for this simple fruit salad with kiwi, mango, pineapple, grapes, orange and berries. It’s a lovely, light summer dessert
