Cherry crumble

Use summer cherries to make this easy oat-topped crumble. Perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it makes a superb summertime dessert

Candy apples

Serve these easy candy apples at a summer fête, on Bonfire Night, Halloween at a kids’ birthday party. Experiment with fun and vibrant colours

Mango sorbet

Make the most of sweet mangoes with this refreshing mango sorbet. Low in fat, it’s the perfect dessert for warm, balmy days

Raspberry, almond & oat breakfast cookies

Grab a few of these energy-boosting cookies for a quick breakfast, or offer as snacks to bridge the hunger gap before dinner. Enjoy with yogurt and fruit

Strawberry jellies with elderflower ice cream

Get a taste of summer with strawberry jelly made with rosé wine and served with elderflower ice cream. It takes a little effort but it’s a divine dessert

Strawberry tart

Wow family and friends with a stunning strawberry tart. A lovely centrepiece dessert for summer dining, it’s made with homemade pastry and crème pâtissière

Fruit leather

Make this berry-flavoured fruit leather to eat as a snack or for baking. Here we use berries and apple, but plums, pear, pineapple and mango work well too

Fruit salad

Look for ripe, sweet-smelling fruit for this simple fruit salad with kiwi, mango, pineapple, grapes, orange and berries. It’s a lovely, light summer dessert

Rhubarb & custard jelly

The classic flavour combination takes centre stage in this wobbly pudding with creamy and fruity set layers

Gooseberry & hazelnut slices

A nutty sponge cake with jammy gooseberries in a shortcrust pastry case, flavoured with delicate elderflower cordial