RecipesWaffles with Peach-Berry Compote This recipe was created one summer Sunday morning when I was looking for a healthier alternative to butter and maple syrup to top my waffles. I was amazed at the results! —Brandi Waters, Fayetteville, Arkansas
RecipesCool and Creamy Fruit Salad My mom found this recipe in a magazine 25 years ago, and my family has been enjoying it ever since. I refrigerate it overnight before serving. It looks especially pretty in a trifle dish. —Susan Schiller, Tomahawk, Wisconsin
RecipesHoney-Lime Berry Salad I picked up this dish a couple of years ago, and really like the mint and fruit combo. Cilantro is one of my summer favorites so sometimes I use it instead. Turns out, this recipe’s really two in one! —Kayla Spence, Wilber, Nebraska
RecipesCitrusy Fruit Kabobs Fresh, fruity—and lower in sodium and fat—this kabob recipe is a great pick! —Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York
Recipes7-Fruit Salad A tongue-tingling lime dressing complements the colorful variety of fruit in this delightful salad. It’s always a hit at summer get-togethers. It looks beautiful on a buffet and is very refreshing on a hot day. —Judi Cottrell, Grand Blanc, Michigan
RecipesMakeover Fruit Pizza There’s nothing better than a guilt-free dessert, especially when it’s topped with refreshing and colorful fruit. We skimmed the calories and fat from a traditional fruit pizza to create one with about half the calories, fat and cholesterol. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesElegant Fresh Berry Tart This elegant tart was my first original creation. If other fresh fruits are used, adjust the simple syrup flavor to match. —Denise Nakamoto, Elk Grove, California
RecipesTriple Berry Shortcake My great-great-grandmother handed down her shortcake recipe. I’m sharing it because it’s way too fabulous to keep it a secret! —Sara Kingsmore, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota
RecipesTriple Berry No-Bake Cheesecake I’ve made many cheesecakes and enjoy them all, but they’re usually time-consuming. When I first tried this recipe, my husband said it was better than the baked ones, and that was a big plus for me! —Joyce Mummau, Baltimore, Maryland
RecipesFruit Salad with Vanilla Peach pie filling is the secret ingredient in this crowd-pleasing salad. Make it throughout the year using whatever fruits are in season.—Nancy Dodson, Springfield, Illinois
RecipesPicnic Berry Shortcakes You can make the berry sauce ahead of time and chill it. Then assemble the entire dessert right before the picnic or party. —Frieda Bliesner, McAllen, Texas
RecipesBerry Coulis with Dutch Pancakes My husband makes his mom’s crepe-like Dutch pancakes with our kids on Saturdays. I came up with the berry sauce, and the dish is now our brunch standard. —Shannon Koene, Blacksburg, Virginia
RecipesBerried Treasure Angel Food Cake My husband grills anything and everything—even dessert! With his gentle nudging, I came up with this simple recipe that takes just a few minutes to prepare, yet always impresses dinner guests. —Anita Archibald, Richmond Hill, Ontario
RecipesFrozen Rhubarb Slush Sweet and refreshing, this pretty pink rhubarb slush stores well in the freezer, so it’s great to have on hand for summer guests. Just thaw and add ginger ale or lemon-lime soda. Aahhh! —Danielle Brandt, Ruthton, Minnesota
RecipesFive-Fruit Pie This recipe gets compliments galore! I’ve given these fruit pies to new neighbors or anyone who needed a pick-me-up. They all love it! —Jean Ross, Oil City, Pennsylvania
RecipesBerry-Apple-Rhubarb Pie I make this family favorite every year for a gathering at my sister’s, where the recipe is known as “Uncle Mike’s pie.” I use only fresh berries, apples and rhubarb that I grow myself. —Michael Powers, New Baltimore, Virginia