SUMMER IS HERE! Bright colors, hotter temps, beach vacations, BBQ’s, outdoor parties, and succulent refreshing seasonal fruit.

Sure, fresh summer fruits are delicious on their own. But they can taste even better when they’re part of a seasonal meal. We found some fantastic recipes using some of summer’s best crop — plums, peaches, apricots, berries, and melon — in dishes you can enjoy all day long.

Breakfast Bread Pudding with Peaches and Vanilla-Buttermilk Syrup

A new brunch favorite! Instead of the usual French toast or pancakes, try this bread pudding with fresh peaches to start your day.

Skillet-Roasted Apricots and Blackberries

Warm skillet-roasted fruit is a satisfying dessert that’s only made better à la mode.

Plum Chutney

This fresh summer chutney can be served with grilled sausages, pork chops, charcuterie, or cheese. If you prefer a smoother chutney, cut the plums into smaller pieces at the beginning.

Sugar-Crusted Pecan Shortcakes with Peaches and Raspberries

This fresh summer dessert combines juicy stone fruit and berries and nutty pecan shortcakes.

Grilled Cornmeal Flatbreads with Peaches, Serrano Ham, and Spicy Greens

These tasty flatbreads are topped with ham, cheese, peaches, and a delicious almond topping.

Blueberry Brain-Boost Smoothie

Recent studies show that the powerful antioxidants and phytochemicals in blueberries may improve cognitive function. Paired with walnuts, they make a blueberry smoothie that tops the antioxidant chart.

Watermelon Aqua Fresca Smoothie

Traditionally, authentic agua frescas are made without blenders by simply mashing fruit with a fork or masher before adding water. We like using a blender for an ultra-light, refreshing rendition of this traditional Mexican drink.

Inspired yet? We hope so! Go on…run to your farmers’ market and pick up some yummy summer fruit. A world of deliciousness awaits!