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.

      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.

                    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!