Pick of the Crop Seasonal Recipes

Double Fruit Swirl No-Churn Ice Cream

1 CHERRY PICKING

Sweet cherries bring a burst of summery flavour.

2 BACK IN BLACK

Terrifically tart—swirl in local blackberries.

3 ALL THAT RAZZ

Swap in late season raspberries for extra tang.

Make this ice cream

Shortcake Cobbler

1 SEASONAL SENSATION

Now in full swing—Ontario strawberry season.

2 TRUE BLUE

Small but mighty blueberries pack a big, juicy punch.

3 PEACHY KEEN

Watch for local peaches starting in July.

Whip up this dessert

Cornmeal Slab Cake

1 GO FOR GOLD

Apricots reach the peak of flavour in July and August.

2 DYNAMIC DUO

Create a sweet and tart combo—strawberries and rhubarb.

3 PEAR UP

Swap in succulent pearsfrom August to November.

Bake this cake

Vanilla Bean Cream Tart with Salted Butter Crust

1 BERRY NICE

Celebrate midsummer with ripe blackberries, raspberries and blueberries.

2 SEEING RED

Early strawberries and cherries kick off the summer season.

3 STONE AGE

Stone fruits may be latecomers, but they’re welcome, tasty additions.

Get creative with this tart