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Cooking with fruit
Fruit is one of the easiest ways to add sweetness and color to a meal. It works in muffins and pies, but it also shines in salads, sauces and savory dishes. A bowl of ripe fruit can turn into a cobbler or a smoothie with very little fuss.
This page is the home for all our fruit ideas. Below it you will find pages for bananas, apples, lemons, berries, dates, mangoes, peaches and pumpkin. Pick the one you have on the counter and see what you can make with it.
Questions folks ask
What can I make with fruit that is getting too ripe?
Soft fruit is great for baking, jam, smoothies and sauces. Bananas, peaches and berries all work well.
Can I use frozen fruit in recipes?
Yes. Frozen fruit works well in smoothies, muffins, crumbles and sauces. It can release extra juice, so you may need a little more thickener.
How do I keep cut fruit fresh?
Toss it with a little lemon juice and store it in a covered container in the fridge. Eat it within a day or two.
Kitchen tips
- Let fruit ripen on the counter, then move it to the fridge to slow things down.
- Wash fruit right before you use it, not before you store it.
- Freeze overripe fruit in bags for baking and smoothies later.
- A little lemon juice keeps cut fruit from browning.
- Taste your fruit first. Sweeter fruit needs less sugar in the recipe.