It’s that time of year when fresh fruits like strawberries and peaches are in season across the South, which means delicious desserts made with those fresh fruits are in season too.
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite desserts using fresh fruit, so whether you love Southern classics like peach cobbler and strawberry cake, or are looking for something new like blackberry dumplings and blueberry biscuits, you’ll find a recipe that’s perfect for you.
That way, the next time you have some leftover blueberries or peaches, you’ll know exactly what to do with them.
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Strawberry Lemonade
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Fresh Strawberry Lemonade – How to Make Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
During the heat of summer, nothing is more refreshing than a cold lemonade (except for sweet tea, of course). That’s why this quick and easy strawberry lemonade recipe from Cooking with Claudia is the perfect way to use up those fresh strawberries you have on hand. All you need is water, sugar, strawberries, and lemon, of course. And you’re ready to go.
Blueberry Lemon Cake
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Dessert: Blueberry Lemon Cake Recipe – Natasha’s Kitchen
If you love blueberries, you’ll love this recipe for Blueberry Lemon Cake from YouTube channel Natasha’s Kitchen. It uses a whole pound of blueberries, and the sweetness of the blueberries and the tartness of the lemon make this cake a unique treat.
Blackberry Cobbler
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Grandma’s Traditional Blackberry Cobbler – 100 Year Old Recipe – So Delicious! – Hillbilly Kitchen
If you live in the South, you probably already have a recipe for blackberry cobbler, but do you have a recipe that’s 100 years old? This blackberry cobbler recipe from The Hillbilly Kitchen is just that. Plus, all you need are a few traditional ingredients and you’ll have your cobbler ready in no time.
Peach Cobbler
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How to Make Peach Cobbler with Fresh Peaches: Easy Homemade Peach Cobbler Recipe
If you like peach cobbler, Marcy Inspired has a recipe on her YouTube page. All you need is six fresh peaches, self-rising flour, sugar, water, milk, butter, and lemon juice. You can use canned or frozen peaches, of course, but let’s be realistic: fresh is always better.
Fresh Strawberry Cobbler
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Fresh Strawberry Cobbler Recipe – A quick and easy dessert
Strawberry cobbler may not be as common as peach cobbler or blackberry cobbler, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less tasty. If you need proof, try this strawberry cobbler recipe from the Divas Can Cook YouTube page. It uses fresh strawberries to create a fluffy, sweet cobbler.
Blueberry Pie
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Classic Blueberry Pie | Betty Crocker Recipe
Blueberry pie is a summer classic and a great way to use up ripe blueberries. This recipe from Betty Crocker uses 6 cups fresh blueberries along with flour, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and butter to create a pie that’s sweet and savory down to the last bite.
Easy blackberry ice cream
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Easy Blackberry Ice Cream | Food Wishes
What’s better than homemade ice cream? Homemade ice cream that doesn’t require churn? This easy blackberry ice cream recipe from the Food Wishes YouTube page is just that, packed full of sweet flavour and the perfect quick and easy treat to make on a hot summer’s day.
Peach Fritters
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Fresh Peach Fritters – How to Make the Best Peach Fritters – Food Wishes
If you really love peaches, these peach fritters from Food Wishes are the perfect dessert for you, as they use fresh peaches in the batter as well as the filling. Serve with vanilla ice cream. Packed with peach goodness, this is a must-have summer treat.
Strawberry Cake
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Mom’s Fresh Strawberry Cake
There are tons of strawberry cake recipes out there, but believe it or not, not all of them call for fresh strawberries. Not so with this strawberry cake from Divas Can Cook. It uses a whole pound of strawberries for a sweet, summery flavor that everyone will love.
Blueberry Muffin
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Delicious Homemade Blueberry Muffins Recipe | How to Make Delicious Blueberry Muffins at Home
Waking up and baking muffins filled with fresh blueberries may be one of the best ways to spend a summer morning, and this easy recipe from So Tastylicious lets you do just that with just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. Honestly, the hardest part is waiting for the muffins to cool before eating them.
Blackberry Yogurt Cake
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Blackberry Yogurt Cake | How to make Blackberry Yogurt Cake | MOLCS Easy Recipe
Want a cake that’s easy to make but also full of flavor? This Blackberry Yogurt Cake from My Ol’ Lady’s Cookin’ Show is just what you’re looking for. With just a few simple ingredients, including a pint of fresh blackberries, you’ll have a sweet, moist cake ready in no time.
Peach sherbet
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How to Make Peach Sorbet | Fresh Peach Recipes
Nothing is more satisfying on a hot summer day than a cold, sweet treat, and this peach sorbet made with fresh peaches from YouTube channel Cooking with a Little Spice is just that. No ice cream machine required, just follow the step-by-step recipe tutorial and you’re ready to go.
Strawberry Pound Cake
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Fresh Strawberry Pound Cake
When it comes to dessert, a good pound cake is always a good choice, and this Fresh Strawberry Glazed Pound Cake by Ray Mac Kitchen and Grill is proof enough of that. Easy to whip up for your next potluck party, this cake might only require one box of Duncan Hines cake mix, but with the addition of fresh strawberries throughout, no one will suspect it’s not completely homemade.
Glazed Blueberry Biscuits
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Glazed Blueberry Biscuits (Very Addictive) 😩
Hey guys, what’s better than homemade buttermilk biscuits? The answer is blueberry biscuits like the ones made by the Divas Can Cook YouTube channel. They’ll show you step-by-step instructions on how to make fluffy biscuits covered in a sweet, fresh blueberry glaze. Perfect for anyone who wants their breakfast to taste like dessert.
Blackberry Dumplings
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Blackberry Dumplings – Delicious!!! – Teach me how to make them
We’ve all heard of and love dumplings, but have you heard of blackberry dumplings? You’ll soon find out thanks to this recipe from the Teach Me Homemade YouTube channel. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a sweet Southern treat with fresh blackberries in no time.
Fried peach pie
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Homemade fried peach pie
Hand pies, whatever the filling, are a Southern classic, so when it comes to dishes using fresh fruit, we have to include a recipe for it. In this case, it’s a homemade fried peach pie from YouTube channel In The Kitchen With Talli Faye.
