Fruit recipes and dishes

Fruit deserves more than just the fruit bowl. From classic desserts to savoury twists, energising breakfasts and refreshing drinks, these recipes make the most of every kind of fruit. Come take a look.

The perfect breakfast fuel, the energising snack, the essential ingredient in many desserts, bananas give a sweet and creamy flavour to so many dishes – and they're affordable too. We've a whole bunch of brilliant banana recipes to give you more inspiration.

Did you know there are more than 7,500 apple varieties, all with unique flavours? We've hundreds of apple recipes celebrating this versatile fruit, from traditional puds and pies to fruity salads and slaws.

 Plump, shiny and majestic, blackberries are the jewels of autumn, although you may spot them in hedgerows as early as July. Our blackberry recipes range from timeless classics, such as blackberry jam, to exciting new ideas.

With their distinctive teardrop shape, juicy flesh and mild nutty (or tangy) flavour, pears work their magic in so many cakes, puddings and savoury dishes. Our pick of the best pear recipes include moreish cakes, open sarnies and tasty snacks.

A bowl of fresh strawberries is one of summer's highlights, but if you fancy getting creative with this brilliant berry, we've got plenty of new ideas. Our strawberry recipes will see you through the whole day, from morning latte to evening treat!

Zesty, energising, sweet and sour… it's no wonder lemons find their way into so many recipes. From a classic lemon cake to zingy savoury dishes, our lemon recipes are fab and flavoursome.

Juicy flesh and a unique, tropical flavour that can range from tangy to floral. Yes, we're talking about marvellous mango. If you can resist the urge to eat slices while you're preparing it (mess and all), have a go at some of our mouthwatering mango recipes.