Have you ever noticed how much brighter and more delicious a strawberry grown in a friend’s garden is when compared with the ones you can buy in the supermarket? It’s well-known that fruits and vegetables that are grown and naturally ripened in season are full of flavour and far more nutrient dense than those out of season.
On top of flavour and nutritional value, seasonal produce is generally cheaper and better for the environment. Since seasonal fruits and veggies are easier to source locally, they require far less transport to make it to you. This cuts down on both carbon emissions, and transport and refrigeration costs. Overall, eating seasonally is better for you, your local farmers, and the planet.
In order to help you embrace the best fruits that spring has to offer, here are 12 dessert recipes to make the most of spring produce.
Cakes
Mini lemon and lime syrup cakes
https://www.foodandhome.co.za/on-shelf/mini-lemon-lime-syrup-cakes
Blackberry, mascarpone & coconut meringue cake
Raw lemon & blueberry ‘cheesecake’
Tarts
Vegan avocado and lime tartlets
Apricot & almond phyllo tarte Tatin
https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/apricot-almond-phyllo-tarte-tatin
Frozen Desserts
Strawberry, mint, watermelon and coconut cream popsicles
Lemon curd, meringue and lime ice cream sandwiches
Puddings
Plum, orange & cardamom cobbler
Chocolate lamington and cherry trifle
Chocolate croissant bread and butter pudding with rum-caramelised bananas
Chocolate croissant bread and butter pudding with rum-caramelised bananas
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