Bright, airy, and bursting with summer flavor, this Mixed Berry Fruit Basket Cake is a showstopping dessert that combines the light texture of a Lemon Chiffon Cake with layers of billowy whipped cream and macerated berries. The blend of tart lemon, sweet cream, and Grand Marnier-kissed fruit makes it a perfect finale for warm-weather gatherings....Read More

Making your own berry-infused vinegar is an easy way to capture the sweetness of summer berries for use year-round. This strawberry version adds a bright, fruity note to vinaigrettes, marinades, and glazes. It pairs beautifully with peppery greens like arugula or escarole, or with tender butter lettuce topped with strawberries, almonds, and a touch of...Read More

This vibrant Triple Berry Jam is the go-to recipe of Catherine Barr, Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets. Each summer, when the stalls overflow with ripe berries, Catherine turns the season’s bounty into jars of jewel-toned jam. The blend of blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries creates the perfect harmony of sweetness and tang,...Read More

This Fresh Lemon–Strawberry Sparkling Lemonade is sunshine in a glass—refreshingly tart, lightly sweet, and bursting with real fruit flavor. Fresh lemon juice gives it zing, while puréed strawberries (or raspberries) add a beautiful blush of color and natural sweetness. Finished with a splash of sparkling water, it’s the perfect drink for brunch, afternoon picnics, or...Read More

This stunning summer berry tiramisu is a fresh twist on the classic Italian dessert, layered with sweet mascarpone cream, raspberry syrup–soaked ladyfingers, and a medley of vibrant summer berries. The combination of tart raspberries, juicy strawberries, and blueberries creates a light, fruity balance to the rich mascarpone, while a touch of raspberry liqueur adds depth...Read More

Looking for a delicious way to preserve the flavor of peak-season strawberries? Say hello to the old-fashioned shrub — an irresistible sweet-tart syrup made by infusing fresh fruit in vinegar and sugar. Traditionally used to flavor sparkling water or cocktails, this tangy refresher is making a well-deserved comeback. A splash of strawberry shrub turns a...Read More

Elegant, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this strawberry-champagne sorbet is the perfect way to celebrate summer. Sweet ripe strawberries are blended with champagne (or prosecco) and a touch of honey for a light yet indulgent treat. It’s easy to make ahead and ideal for entertaining—serve it in delicate glassware for a sophisticated dessert, or scoop...Read More

There’s something timeless about the pairing of strawberries and rhubarb—the sweetness of the berries balancing the tart bite of the rhubarb in perfect harmony. This homey, old-fashioned pie is the kind of dessert that turns up at family reunions, church picnics, and summer potlucks, where a second slice is always in demand. My grandmother, who...Read More

This Low Sugar Triple Berry Jam captures the bright, fresh flavors of summer strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries in every spoonful. Made with Sure Jell low-sugar pectin, the jam has just the right balance of natural fruit sweetness and a lighter touch of sugar, allowing the berries to shine. Perfect for spreading on warm toast, spooning...Read More

This refreshing drink is the perfect balance of tart, sweet, and fragrant flavors. Rhubarb adds a tangy brightness, strawberries bring natural sweetness, ginger provides a subtle warmth, and vanilla gives a hint of depth. Fresh lime juice and mint lift everything into a truly revitalizing beverage that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Ideal for...Read More