Cherry Ripe

Summer is here, and you know what that means – it's cherry season! Those juicy, vibrant cherries aren't just meant for snacking; they can add a burst of flavour and colour to your bakes too.

Hello again

My obsession with summer fruits is not over. I can’t help it, it has to be one of my favourite things about summer. I just can’t get enough of them. So now most of the fruit has been harvested from my allotment, I just couldn’t help adding a box or two of cherries to my shopping list.

I think cherries could just be my all-time favourite fruit not least because they remain so seasonal and prohibitively expensive when you can only get imported cherries out of season. So by the time home grown cherries arrive in the shops I can’t wait to have them again.

So this week I’m sharing some of my favourite cherry recipes.

Until next time time

Have a delicious week

Cherry Clafoutis Tarts - Only Crumbs Remain

A classic French dessert served in a delicious melt in the mouth pastry case.

Cherry and Coconut Bakewell Tart – Recipes Made Easy

This Cherry and Coconut Bakewell Tart is a variation of a traditional Bakewell tart, and is filled with cherry jam, fresh cherries and a delicious coconut frangipane.  

Blackforest Ice Cream Cupcakes – Only Crumbs Remain

These black forest ice cream cupcakes are styled on a summery ice cream, and replicate the delicious flavours of a Black Forest Gateau.  I have made the sponge with dried cherries so you can also enjoy them at other times but you could replace the dried cherries them with a few pitted and quartered fresh cherry pieces in the cake.

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Easy Lamb Flatbreads

These lamb flatbreads make a delicious and economical midweek meal. A little like a pizza the flatbread is topped with savoury minced lamb.