Recipes and Ideas
Looking for inspiration? Here are some of our farm favorites, grouped by each of the fruits we sell:
Berries
Simple and delicious green summer salad with an almost kitschy pink red currant dressing! https://greenevi.com/red-currant-salad/
This is the perfect cake recipe to make with extra blueberries! https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/blueberry-breakfast-cake-recipe
A great way to use excess black currants, make this syrup to spice up a drink! http://sarahsharratt.com/recipe/blackcurrant-cassis-syrup-recipe/
This black currant amaretto cake recipe is baked with a splash of amaretto which adds a lovely almond flavor that pairs so well with black currants https://bakeschool.com/late-summer-black-currant-and-amaretto-cakes/
Green beans and red currants make for a great, festive-looking salad that uses wonderful spring and summer ingredients! https://toscanos.com.au/green-beans-currant-salad/
A refreshing summer drink similar to the popular Ribena. https://whereismyspoon.co/black-currant-cordial/
The single most nerve-racking thing about making this simple, elegant custard sauce is that it can overcook and curdle. https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/blueberries-custard-sauce
In the summertime there is always a need for a simple cake recipe that lets you showcase the berries http://bibliocook.com/2010/08/redcurrant-almo/
A relish that is fantastic with goat's cheese, sausages or cold meats https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/redcurrant-red-onion-relish
Round off Sunday lunch with this comforting and fruity recipe - you might find it hard to leave the table. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/raspberry-redcurrant-cobbler
A clafoutis is a great, simple dessert that's good for almost any type of fruit. https://www.acozykitchen.com/red-currant-clafoutis/
The perfect green salad to add those currants to! https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-frisee-salad-with-red-c-42668
Summer berries are great low-carb options for anyone who doesn't want to give up fruits completely. So, if you are looking for something different than eggs & bacon for breakfast, these keto smoothies are definitely worth trying. https://ketodietapp.com/Blog/lchf/Summer-Blackcurrant-Smoothie
Treat party guests to our fabulous pear, apple and rose mocktail. The “rose” is red currants! https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pear-apple-rose-punch
Plums
If you find the dried fruit in traditional chutney overly sweet, you'll love the sharp bite of the preserved lemons in this recipe https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/plum-preserved-lemon-chutney
15 perfect plum recipes that make the most of stone fruit season https://www.delish.com/cooking/g119/plum-recipes/
Transform plums with a salty-sweet brine. https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/recipes/a38509/pickled-plums-recipe/
The perfect tart dessert to make with any fruit! https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/plum-galette
Pears
This baked pears recipe is so easy to make and works for breakfast or dessert. https://www.themediterraneandish.com/baked-pears-with-almonds-honey-ricotta/
If the amount of pears in your box seems overwhelming, here's a great, simple way to use some up, and add to other deserts! https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/roasted-pears
20 perfect pear recipes! https://www.southernliving.com/food/fruits/pear-recipes
Pears take on an eye-catching crimson cast when poached with vibrant cranberries. https://www.marthastewart.com/313670/cranberry-poached-pears
Switch up your normal soup recipe with this delicious butternut pear soup! https://www.marthastewart.com/952448/butternut-pear-soup
Apples
If you or your kids are the type that need something to dip their apples in then this peanut butter greek yogurt apple dip will be a family favorite. https://togetherasfamily.com/peanut-butter-greek-yogurt-apple-dip/
This healthy breakfast oatmeal apple cake is super delicious and an easy meal prep breakfast idea that you can share with your kids too! https://hh-hm.com/healthy-breakfast-oatmeal-apple-cake/
Nourishing fall flavors come together in this simple yet flavor packed salad. https://vanillaandbean.com/roasted-beet-and-apple-salad-with-apple-cider-vinaigrette/
Eve’s Pudding is a traditional British apple dessert which entails a cake-like topping on baked apples. Served with custard, it’s another brilliant “keeper” of a recipe https://www.christinascucina.com/eves-pudding-traditional-british-apple/
A simple Apple Leek Quiche recipe! Perfect for fall! http://www.harmonyvalleyfarm.com/NLTR/MAD/csamad140912.pdf
Switch up your simple cake for a sweet Apalchian apple stack cake! https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/appalachian-apple-stack-cake-recipe
These handy cakes are a great way to start your day. If you're in a hurry, toss one in a food storage container to enjoy once you get to work https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/7964802/breakfast-apple-cinnamon-oatmeal-cakes/
A simple quick breakfast to take on the go! https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apple-cinnamon-overnight-oats/
Need an on-the-go lunch idea? This simple salad, topped with fruit, walnuts and low-fat plain yogurt, is a perfect option. https://www.marthastewart.com/336385/waldorf-salad-with-yogurt-dressing
Treat party guests to our fabulous pear, apple and rose mocktail. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pear-apple-rose-punch
This healthy apple walnut green salad is the best fall + winter green salad! https://nyssaskitchen.com/healthy-apple-walnut-green-salad-gluten-free-vegan-option-paleo-option/
A crumbly, buttery topping full of contrasting flavors and textures, soft fruit, notes of lemon and nutmeg and caramel—this is an apple crisp that just might be better than a pie. https://www.seriouseats.com/best-easy-apple-crisp-crumble-recipe
Ready in under 5 minutes, apple nachos make a great snack, breakfast or light lunch. They are a well loved classic loved by kids and adults alike! https://simple-veganista.com/apple-nachos/