• 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

    Blackberry, mascarpone & coconut meringue cake

    Raw lemon & blueberry ‘cheesecake’

    Raw lemon & blueberry ‘cheesecake’

    Tarts

    Rhubarb tart

    Rhubarb tart

    Vegan avocado and lime tartlets

    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

    Strawberry, mint, watermelon and coconut cream popsicles

    Guava and mint ice lollies

    Guava and mint ice lollies

    Lemon curd, meringue and lime ice cream sandwiches

    Lemon curd, meringue and lime ice cream sandwiches

    Puddings

    Plum, orange & cardamom cobbler

    Plum, orange & cardamom cobbler

    Chocolate lamington and cherry trifle

    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

    Make any of these recipes? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram!

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