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Many fruits are great, if not better, served hot. We bring you a selection of fruit recipes: tarts, fritters, crumbles and cobblers, to warm hearts and stomachs alike. As well as using in-season fruits, many of these recipes can be made with preserved fruit, allowing you to bring a spot of summer sunshine into a chilly evening meal.

Apple brown betty Apple brown betty A 'betty' is a baked pudding. This apple brown betty dessert was made popular during colonial American years.
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Apple charlotte Apple charlotte This hot apple dessert was apparently created for Queen Charlotte.
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Apple crumble Apple crumble Sweet dessert apples hold their shape when cooked so are ideal for this popular crumble.
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Apple pie Apple pie A perennial favourite, this version of apple pied uses ready-made pastry to shorten cooking time.
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Apple purée Apple purée Served hot, warm, or cold, this apple purée is the simplest of desserts, or meals for your little one.
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Baked figs with cinnamon and honey Baked figs with cinnamon and honey These baked figs with cinnamon and honey are a simple-to-prepare, but stylish, end to a meal.
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Baked peaches with marzipan and almonds Baked peaches with marzipan and almonds You cannot beat the fresh, fragrant flavour of ripe, baked peaches oozing sweet juices.
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Baked pears in Marsala Baked pears in Marsala This popular Italian baked pear dessert can also be made with other firm fruit, such as plums, peaches, or apricots.
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Baked sharon fruit with ratafia crumbs Baked sharon fruit with ratafia crumbs Sharon fruit is a variety of persimmon. Choose those that are soft for this baked dessert, as they need to be slightly overripe.
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Bananas flambéed with Calvados Bananas flambéed with Calvados The flambéing cooks off the Calvados and concentrates the flavour, making a fabulously intense banana dessert.
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Blueberry cobbler Blueberry cobbler Blueberry cobbler is a classic summer fruit pudding and even yummier with a spoonful of custard.
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Caramelized autumn fruits Caramelized autumn fruits Caramelizing fruits is a great way to turn these autumn fruits into a delicious dessert.
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German apple cake German apple cake This simple German apple cake is made special with a delicious crumbly streusel topping.
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Grilled grapefruit Grilled grapefruit Grilled grapefruit is a perfect palette cleanser to finish a meal.
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Honey-baked apricots with mascarpone Honey-baked apricots with mascarpone This Italian dessert, made here with mascarpone and canned apricots, can be enjoyed all year round.
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Peach gratin with Muscat sabayon Peach gratin with Muscat sabayon A hot peach gratin topped with this delicate Muscat sabayon sauce make a light summer dessert.
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Pear gratin Pear gratin This pear gratin is a sophisticated, simple, and foolproof dessert.
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Pears poached in wine Pears poached in wine Wine gives a great depth of flavour to cooked fruit, pears in this particular recipe.
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Pineapple flambé Pineapple flambé Rings of fresh pineapple flambéed in rum or brandy make a smart restaurant-style dessert.
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Pineapple fritters Pineapple fritters Crisp and juicy, these hot pineapple fritters must be served immediately.
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Plum crumble Plum crumble This popular plum crumble dessert is quick and easy to make, suitable for both family lunches and dinner parties for friends.
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Portuguese apple fritters Portuguese apple fritters These light, Portuguese batter-coated fritters contain sweet, soft apple, with the aromatic flavours of aniseed and cinnamon.
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Spiced baked apple with walnuts Spiced baked apple with walnuts These great warming winter spiced baked apples are easy to prepare.
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Stewed apple with ginger Stewed apple with ginger Stewed apple with ginger is a delightfully simple pudding for any occasion, and even better with a drizzle of mascarpone?
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Stewed plums Stewed plums At their best in late summer to early autumn, plums are perfect for stewing and are lovely served cold with some fresh cream.
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Strawberry and orange crêpes Strawberry and orange crêpes Light, melt-in-the-mouth strawberry and orange pancakes with their creamy filling make an irresistible dessert.
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Tart tatin Tart tatin This caramelized upside-down apple tart, known as Tart Tatin, is a French classic
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Tarte aux pommes Tarte aux pommes This dessert is based on a French classic, Tarte aux Pommes, using two types of apples.
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Viennese apple strudel Viennese apple strudel Apple strudel is one of the most traditional Austrian desserts, famous for its delicate pastry, and delicious served warm or cold.
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Warm fruit compôte Warm fruit compôte Warm fruit compôte is an ideal dish when supplies of fresh fruit are limited.
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Warm fruit compôte Warm fruit compôte Warm fruit compôte is an ideal dish when supplies of fresh fruit are limited.
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