RecipesSummer Fruit Soup I’ve served this delightful fruit soup medley for 37 years, and it has never failed to elicit raves from those eating it. —Gladys De Boer, Castleford, Idaho.
RecipesCelebration Punch This pretty fruit punch has just the right amount of sweetness. The ice ring keeps it cool for hours without diluting the flavor. —Marci Carl, Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania
RecipesCreamy Berry Smoothies Who can tell that this delicious smoothie is made with tofu? No one (especially your kids)! The blend of berries and pomegranate juice makes this welcoming drink a refreshing delight. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
RecipesStar-Spangled Fruit Tart This crispy, creamy dessert is perfect for a Fourth of July celebration! With patriotic colors and a light, fluffy filling, this summery delight will be the hit of your get-together. —Renae Moncur, Burley, Idaho
RecipesCherry Berries on a Cloud “Serve this elegant dessert, and you’re sure to get requests for the recipe,” says field editor Darlene Alexander of Nekoosa, Wisconsin.
RecipesDouble-Berry Jalapeno Jam My friend and I had tried a fruity jam with jalapenos at a local vineyard and this is the version I created. I like this spread on crackers with cream cheese, on hamburgers or even on grilled cheese. For extra heat, add the seeds of a few jalapenos to the jam. —Lisa Keim, Watertown, New York
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RecipesAngel Food Ice Cream Cake I made this cake for my grandson’s birthday and it was a hit-the children loved the ice cream inside. It looks as good as it tastes!
RecipesLadyfinger Cheesecake “My mom got this recipe from a friend, and after we tried it, we promised we’d never make cheesecake any other way,” recalls Marcia Savery from New Bedford, Massachusetts.
RecipesUpside-Down Berry Cake This cake is good warm or cold and served with whipped topping or ice cream. It’s very moist with loads of flavor and can be whipped up in just minutes. Enjoy! —Candy Scholl, West Sunbury, Pennsylvania
RecipesSummertime Melon Soup Valerie Black reports from Fairfield Bay, Arkansas that her summertime soup always elicits a sweet response. “Guests never fail to request the recipe,” she reveals. “To make it look even better, I often serve it in cantaloupe ‘bowls’.
RecipesBerry Dream Cake I use cherry gelatin to give a boxed cake mix an eye-appealing marbled effect. It’s so festive-looking. Top it with whatever fruit you like! —Margaret McNeil, Germantown, Tennessee
RecipesFruity Dessert Tacos Here’s a dessert you can feel good about eating! Fresh fruit and zippy jalapeno make a tasty filling for sweetened tortillas. Fruit-flavored yogurt or honey can be drizzled over the tortillas if desired. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
RecipesSwedish Fruit Soup Our children expect me to make this sweet soup for the holidays. It’s a delicious dessert served with pound cake and whipped cream…or offer it as a fruit compote for brunch.