Recipes Using Seasonal Fruit for July
July is a busy season for farmers as most produce is ready or almost ready for harvest. Some produce, in particular, are best eaten soon after harvest, such as peaches, raspberries, apples, and cherries. Although these fruits are bursting with flavor, if you wait too long, their flavor diminishes with time. We did the research for you and included recipes for salads, desserts (with and without oven use!) and sauces in this article so you can jump into cooking quickly after purchasing.
Here is a tip before purchasing seasonal fruits this summer - it is best to buy seasonal ingredients from a local farm or farmer’s market. When purchasing locally, you are choosing the freshest ingredients that were recently harvested (and therefore more delicious) and your purchase supports local farms who can then sell produce at a fair price.
Salads
Chopped Chicken and Raspberry Salad
Apple Salad with Raisins and Walnuts
Arugula, Cherry, and Goat Cheese Salad
Dessert (No Oven)
Dessert (With the Oven)
Sauces
Have extra fruit leftover? Or want to eat fresh fruits during the winter months? Try using any of these preservation methods. Preserving seasonal produce can brighten up a winter dish and provide essential nutrients that are often difficult to get during the colder months.