Fruit Recipes

Naturally, fruit is delicious on its own, but our recipes with fruit show off how delicious fruit is when used in baking and cooking. Of course, we’ve got plenty of healthy fruit recipes.

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    Spicy Shrimp & Watermelon Kabobs

    3 reviews

    My three sons can polish off a watermelon in one sitting. Before they dig in, I set aside a few...


    Light & Lemony Scampi

    17 reviews

    A touch more lemon helped me trim the calories in our favorite shrimp scampi recipe. For those who want to...


    Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Bake

    7 reviews

    When my brother, sister and I were young, Mom would bake this cinnamon-scented oatmeal before driving us to school. Whenever...


    Coconut Rum Balls

    3 reviews

    My mom has made rum balls for as long as I can remember. They look beautiful on a dessert spread...


    Apple-Cherry Pork Medallions

    3 reviews

    If you think you’re too busy to cook a first-class meal, my pork medallions with tangy apple-cherry sauce, rosemary and...


    Parmesan Crisp Baked Apples

    1 review

    A dear friend and I wanted to make an easy apple crisp. We made a Parmesan filling, stuffed the apples...


    Crisp Lemon Shortbread

    1 review

    Fresh juice and zest pair up to give my buttery cookies a lemony pop. Sprinkle sugar on top for extra...


    Spicy Applesauce Fruit Bread

    10 reviews

    I've had this fruity loaf in my recipe collection since 1975. I tweak it with spices and candied fruit, depending...

    Red, White and Blueberry Ice Cream Pie with Granola Crust

    One of my favorite pies is creamy, crunchy and patriotic. Make squiggles with the sauces, or use them for a...


    Toffee Apple Cinnamon Buns

    1 review

    This recipe was my dad’s favorite growing up. He would sit and watch his mom sprinkle the dough with sweet...


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    Red, White and Blue Frozen Lemonade

    4 reviews

    This patriotic drink is as pretty as it is delicious. With cherries, blueberries and lemon juice, we created a striped...


    Slow-Cooked Pork Stew

    7 reviews

    Try this comforting stew that's easy to put together, but it tastes like you've been working hard in the kitchen...


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    Upside-Down Banana Monkey Bread

    5 reviews

    Everyone digs in to monkey bread thanks to its pull-apart shape. We add banana slices and pecans to top this...


    Aunt Lou’s Fresh Apple Cake

    21 reviews

    My Great-Aunt Lou made a luscious fresh apple cake recipe that became a family tradition. My mom makes it for...


    Cool & Crunchy Chicken Salad

    8 reviews

    When the weather sizzles, get your chill on with a cool chicken salad. Mine uses grapes, pecans and celery for...


    Aunt Myrtle’s Coconut Oat Cookies

    15 reviews

    These oatmeal coconut cookies are the stuff of happy memories. They have such a rich flavor and texture. Store them...


    Frozen Fruit Salad

    I use this recipe to add a healthy twist to brown-bag lunches. I'm always in a hurry in the morning,...

    Frosted Pineapple Cookies

    12 reviews

    These are the best pineapple cookies—sweet and moist with real tropical flavor. Because they are unique and look so pretty,...


    Festive Fruit Salad

    This refreshing beautiful salad has become a favorite of everyone who's tried it. My bowl always comes home empty when...


    Dutch Apple Bread

    18 reviews

    Belle Plaine, Iowa's June Formanek sends a fruity streusel-topped bread delightful for brunch. This is a great make-ahead treat that...


    Dream Bars

    3 reviews

    Dream Bars come from Hillary Lawson of Plummer, Idaho. "These bar cookies are a family favorite and excellent travelers," explains...


    Delicious Apple Pie

    1 review

    My mother taught me to make this delectable apple pie. I've yet to find a recipe that tastes better than...


    Date Swirl Cookies

    9 reviews

    My granddaughter nicknamed my mother Cookie Grandma because she made wonderful cookie—including these crisp and chewy treats. —Donna Grace, Clancy,...

    Cran-Raspberry Pie

    5 reviews

    Jewel-toned fruits team up to pack this pretty pie with festive flavor. The recipe is one that our four grown...


    Cinnamon-Raisin Granola

    "This granola recipe makes a great late-night snack," explains Ida Grove, Iowa field editor Tammy Neubauer. "I like that it's...


    Chocolate Date Squares

    1 review

    "My mother-in-law used to send these moist bars to my husband when he was in the Army," relates field editor...


    Cherry Cobbler

    4 reviews

    I've made this cherry cobbler recipe for years, adapting it to suit our taste. It's a delicious way to use...


    Cherry Almond Pie

    5 reviews

    I grew up in northern Michigan, where three generations of my family have been cherry producers. This traditional cherry pie...


    Cheesy Apple Crisp

    2 reviews

    When "the gang's all here", Rita Wilken of Bloomfield, Nebraska likes to serve this dessert topped with whipped cream. When...