Best Fresh Berry Recipes

Best Fresh Berry Recipes

Is there anything better on earth than juicy, plump sun-ripened fresh berries? If you’re anything like we are, as soon as they’re ripe, you’re out there picking! And sometimes—some glorious times—you find yourself absolutely drowning in berries. Too many to keep up with! Well, we’ve rounded up the 20 best fresh berry recipes for just such a moment!

Keep It Classic With Berry Shortcakes!

• Fresh Berry Cobbler transcends summer berries into a melody amped by a golden biscuit topping.
  
• Our favorite way to eat berries is right off the vine, still warm from the sun. Our second favorite is this mixed berry shortcake.
• This Marshmallow strawberry shortcake is a sweet, toasty and no-bake twist on a classic summertime dessert. Um, YUM!
• Hard to mess up and easy to love, this strawberry shortcake trifle boasts layers of classic shortcake, whipped cream, and strawberries.

Homemade Raspberry Jam in ALL THE THINGS

• Whip up a batch of homemade raspberry jam and use it on everything starting with these jam dot oat scones.
• These raspberry jam swirled almond butter muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch or an afternoon snack. 100% whole wheat, vegan and absolutely delicious.
• Loaded with berry goodness, these cheery yeasted raspberry sweet rolls, are just about as summery and indulgent as breakfast can be.
• Or, if you’re up for a challenge, try your hand as these luscious raspberry jam-filled donuts with vanilla sugar!

Berry-Up That Summer Salad!

• When blackberries are dripping off their stems, it’s time for blackberry goat cheese salad. Pistachios, chèvre and honey-mustard vinaigrette pair perfectly with peppery arugula and sweet vine-ripe fruit.
• Topped with a creamy balsamic dressing, this blueberry summer salad is loaded with cucumbers, scallions, parmesan and sugared almonds.
• Creamy avocado and ripe strawberries team up in this summer strawberry spinach salad that’s deliciously topped with feta, red onion, toasted almonds, pistachios.

Why Not Take Your Berry Dessert Way Over the Top?

• Bruschetta for dessert? Yup! Our mixed berry bruschetta with whipped yogurt spread proves that not only can it be done, it SHOULD be done!
• Hello berry brownie pizza. Very indulgent, but totally worth it!
• This fresh strawberry pie sits on a perfect pie crust, is held together with a delicious homemade glaze, and adorned with the best whipped cream. A perfect summer dessert!

Or, Drink Your Dessert! Helloooo Fresh Berry Cocktails!

• All these desserts sound great, but now we need a cocktail. Loaded with fruit and as refreshing as can be, a classic Pimm’s cup is pure perfection.
• Another classic cocktail is a smash, and they’re ideal for berries. This Gin Smash showcases sweet, ripe red strawberries.
• Our favorite thing about this blackberry collin is that you can mix and match your spirits and fruits based on what’s in season and what you’ve got handy. In place of the blackberries and bourbon, try raspberries with vodka, or cherries with rum.

You Can Add Berries to That.

• This nutty, seedy, maple-sweetened granola makes mornings way easier. Serve it over Greek yogurt with honey and fresh berries for a power-packed breakfast the whole family will love.
• With a subtle crunch, a smooth nuttiness, and sweet cherry syrup you’ll want to eat on its own, but our poppy seed pancakes are also fantastic topped with fresh berries and maple syrup!
• Five minutes before bed is all this hearty breakfast takes! The flavor possibilities are endless with overnight oats, but we love the combo of fresh blackberries with coconut.

Fresh Berry Cobblers, Crisps and Crumbles

• Juicy, jammy and covered in a sweet, buttery, oaty streusel topping, this easy berry crisp recipe is summer in a baking dish. We hope that it becomes as beloved in your family as it has in ours.
• What’s that? You’re ready for more dessert? Say no more. This classic blackberry cobbler might just do the trick. And BONUS, it only has five ingredients!
• This easy strawberry crumble is vibrantly red and bursting with fresh strawberries that get generously sprinkled with a crisp cinnamon oat topping.

Our Favorite Easy Berry Treats

• Our easy, delicious, dairy-free(!) raspberry breakfast bars are studded with fresh berry bites baked between two oatmeal-laden layers.
• Blueberry coffee cake makes a great breakfast treat. You can use frozen berries too and have a taste of summer all year long!
• Soft and fluffy strawberry cupcakes with creamy strawberry buttercream frosting. Might be the perfect way to end this round up!

What’s Your Favorite Berry Dish?

We hope you try one (or more!!) of the dishes on this curated list of delicious fresh berry recipes. If they have you happily cooking and baking in your kitchen we want to see the results! Be sure to tag us on instagram using @themodernproper or #themodernproper so we can see your handiwork!