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


