Banana bread

Moist and delicious banana bread is easy to make with this mum-tested recipe from Kidspot. It can easily be toasted to serve with butter or transformed into a gluten-free recipe by substituting the flour and baking powder for a gluten-free variety.

Berry ripple cream

Try this creamy fruit dessert when you want something quick, easy and delicious. The berries mix with cream, honey and yoghurt to create a deceptively light, yet decadent, dessert. Yum!

Banana fritters

These banana fritters are gorgeous with a drizzle of maple syrup and a scoop of ice-cream. They are a great dessert for when you are on a budget and you can whip them up from pantry ingredients. Try and stop at one!

Caramelised pears

Caramelised pears are great for so many recipes or you can just serve them with a big scoop of ice cream. I always make a batch of these when pears are in season and put them in the fridge in a large glass jar.

Fast peach and pear crumble

This crumble recipe is easy, fast and can be thrown together from ingredients already in your pantry for those unexpected guests. You can substitute any fruit for the peaches and pears used here and it takes little time to mix all crumble ingredients together and bake to a golden crunch.

Date balls

Looking for a healthy snack that the whole family can enjoy? These little bites are incredibly delish and will satisfy your craving for a sweet treat. And the kids will think they're pretty yummy too!

Strawberry jam

Make use of seasonal berries with this easy strawberry jam recipe you can make in the microwave. There's nothing like a jar of homemade jam to eat with your toast

Versatile fruit compote

There is no end to the things you can do with this versatile fruit compote. Dollop some on your breakfast cereal, put a few spoons in your smoothie or eat it on top of toast or in a sandwich. The only limit is your imagination!

Berry fools

A fool is a classic English dessert that combines cream, fruit and meringue. Try this easy Berry Fool that includes marshmallows, strawberries and a grating of chocolate across the top.

Fruit sushi

These fruit sushi are a cute fruity snack for parties, for after school or just as a fun cooking activity with the kids.

Orange cake

This one-bowl cake recipe has a delicate citrus flavour which is enhanced by the orange icing. A pretty summery bake that's as delicious as it looks.

Pear clafouti

This classic French dessert is usually made with cherries but this version made with pears is a delicious twist on the original. Juicy pears poke through a rich vanilla batter that's perfect served warm with a dollop of crème frâiche. Bon appétit!