12 August Desserts that Taste like Summer and Sunshine
Aug 26, 2024
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These August desserts make the most of the seasonal fruits that are ripe and juicy and delicious, sun-kissed for the perfect texture and taste. Featuring plums, cantaloupe melon, wild blackberries, figs, apricots and peaches, these end-of-summer desserts are super easy to make at home with a few simple ingredients. They are also great potluck desserts that can be brought to any cookout or backyard picnic.
Cantaloupe Pie
A refreshing dessert that screams summer, this Cantaloupe Pie is a perfect for a hot summer’s day. It’s such a unique combo, rich shortcrust pastry, a light cantalupe and lime filling and whipping cream which is smooth and silky.
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Plum Upside-Down Cake
Plum Upside Down Cake with a hint of cinnamon, a delicious end-of-summer dessert that goes down well with the whole family. It’s super easy to make and it doesn’t doesn’t require lots of ingredients.
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Plum Pie
Super easy Plum Pie with a hint of cinnamon and a golden pastry, a delicious end-of-summer dessert that hits the spot when you crave something yummy. The plums are soft, but they still have a nice bite to them, and the brown sugar and cinnamon add a lovely earthy touch.
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Baked Figs with Roquefort and Honey
Baked Figs with Roquefort and Honey, a luxurious summer dessert perfect for impressing even the fussiest guests. If you are looking for a gourmet sweet dish, this one is for you.
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Traybake Plum Sponge Cake
An insanely delicious Traybake Plum Sponge Cake made with a light and fluffy vanilla sponge and topped with fresh and ripe plums, what a treat! It’s quick and easy to make, and absolutely delicious.
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Plum Muffins
Super quick and easy Plum Muffins recipe with yogurt and a touch of cinnamon, a delicious August dessert that is ready in well under 30 minutes. Nicely light and moist, with sweet ripe plums, these muffins are a celebration of Fall to come.
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Plum Dumplings
A delicious recipe of Plum Dumplings, a popular dessert across Eastern Europe and beyond. It is made with fresh ripe plums coated in a mashed potato dough and tossed into sugary cinnamon breadcrumbs.
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Ait Fryer Peaches
These Air Fryer Peaches are made with cinnamon, brown sugar and butter for an insanely delicious desserts that hardly needs any prep. Serve them with a generous scoop of vanilla ice creamand you get a summer dessert for all ages.
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Blackberry Upside Down Cake
Blackberry Upside Down Cake made with foraged wild blackberries, a delicious end of summer and early Autumn dessert made from scratch with simple ingredients. It’s a quick and easy dessert that goes down well with everyone.
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Apricot Crumble
This easy Apricot Crumble is made with fresh apricots and an oat topping for a delicious summer dessert to feed a crowd. Serve this crumble with custard or your favourite ice cream, and you are in for a treat.
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Apple and Blackberry Crumble Bars
These Apple and Blackberry Crumble Bars are a rich and indulgent dessert made with fresh seasonal fruit and a buttery homemade shortcrust pastry. The perfect potluck dessert for any celebration.
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Fig Bars with Oatmeal and Walnuts
These beautifully rich and indulgent Fig Bars with Oatmeal and Walnuts are the perfect potluck dessert to bring to any cookout or backyard picnic. They are incredibly easy to make and go down well with everyone.
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