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Stone fruit recipes

The later summer months bring a variety of seasonal and succulent stone fruits, such as juicy plums, aromatic nectarines and sweet peaches. Best enjoyed simply as they are or thrown in pies, crumbles and tarts, they are also gorgeous in jams, grilled treats and savoury dishes.

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Warm up on a chilly morning with this comforting bowl of pretty plum porridge, lightly spiced with cinnamon and zesty orange
Plum and almond porridge
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Enriched with ras el hanout, tart apricots and sweet honey, this vegetarian and dairy-free tagine is inspired by the aromatic flavours of Morocco
Apricot and honey vegetable tagine
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This easy barbecue recipe is inspired by s'mores, an American campfire classic. Barbecued ice cream cones are filled with cherries, crushed cookies and melting, oozy marshmallow and chocolate chips – a quick summer dessert both kids and adults will love.
Cherry s’more campfire cones
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Try this summer twist on a classic Bakewell tart for a pretty dessert that is perfect for packing up and taking on picnics. This easy traybake makes the most of seasonal stone fruit with juicy nectarines topping the soft frangipane and buttery puff pastry
Nectarine Bakewell traybake
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This colourful peach and mozzarella salad is perfect for making when sweet peaches and tomatoes are at their seasonal best, for a fresh summer flavour combination of creamy mozzarella and juicy ripe fruit that really works.
Mozzarella, peach and tomato salad
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A stylish dessert lets the juicy plums be the star of the show. The simple recipe pairs the plums with crunchy chopped pistachios and creamy mascarpone for an ideal last minute dish when you need a sweet treat.
Honey-baked plums with mascarpone
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Enjoy a homemade sweet treat with no need to turn on the oven with this easy chocolate tiffin with fresh juicy cherries, crushed ginger nut biscuits and creamy milk chocolate.
Chocolate, ginger and cherry tiffin
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Transform classic peach Melba into a colourful homemade sorbet with this easy recipe. Bright raspberry sauce is swirled through sweet peach sorbet for an irresistible fruity summer dessert.
No-churn peach Melba sorbet
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Popular stone fruit recipes

Stewed plums
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Jazz up your breakfast with this simple stewed plums recipe, using the best of late summer/early autumn's plum crop. The orange gives a citrus kick, while the cinnamon adds a hint of spice. Enjoy hot or cold: it's particularly good with yogurt or pancakes.
  • Serves 6
  • 40 mins
  • 439 calories
Nectarine and raspberry Pavlova
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Topped with juicy nectarines and sweetly-tart raspberries, this pavlova is sure to be a huge hit with your guests.
  • Serves 8
  • 20mins to prepare and 1hr 30mins to cook, plus 15mins cooling and 1hr chilling
  • 315 calories
Tinned peach upside-down cake
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Upside down and peachy all over, this delicious cake has a hint of almond for a nutty flavour
  • Serves 8
  • 1 hr plus cooling
  • 420 calories
Apricot and honey vegetable tagine
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Enriched with ras el hanout, tart apricots and sweet honey, this vegetarian and dairy-free tagine is inspired by the aromatic flavours of Morocco
  • Serves 6
  • 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook
  • 548 calories
Apricot, pear and orange flapjacks
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Golden chewy flapjacks are an irresistible teatime treat, and these flapjacks have been given an extra fruity twist with juicy grated pear, dried apricots and cranberries for a colourful traybake perfect for picnics.
  • Serves 16
  • 60 mins
  • 106 calories
Apricot and raspberry clafoutis
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This gorgeous French dessert is traditionally made with cherries, but gets a seasonal twist with sweet apricots and raspberries in our clafoutis recipe
  • Serves 6
  • 50 mins
  • 274 calories
Nectarine upside-down cake
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This dazzling and delicious nectarine upside-down showstopper cake is sure to impress and makes the perfect Mother's Day bake
  • Serves 10
  • 95 mins
  • 334 calories
Cherry Bakewell slice
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A tasty treat with a summery twist to them. Sweet cherry and rich almond complement each other in this moreish British favourite. Quick and easy to make, they'll go down well at any picnic or gathering.
  • Serves 12
  • 15mins to prepare and 50mins to cook
  • 498 calories
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