French Fruit Recipes

French fruit recipes always start with the freshest produce avaialable. In France, fruit and nuts tend to be similar to what is grown in North America with some slight variations. When selecting produce, whether to eat out of hand or to use in a recipe, please be choosey.

Use your senses: sight, smell and feel (taste if you can).

If you have the possibility, go to a farmer's market for the freshest produce and to find varieties of fruits not always offered in the grocery store. If you come to France, be sure you visit at least one open air market. Most towns have a market, called le marché at least one day a week - typically Saturday morning, although other days of the week are possible depending on the town.

Remember that starting with the very best ingredients is the conerstone of French cooking. And don't miss out on trying something new. You may be surprised that you have been missing out on something wonderful all these years.

Fruits and nuts are decorative. You might like to keep an attractive bowl of fresh fruits on display in your kitchen. Some unusual shape and color combinations will add a nice decorative touch to your counter top and you will be reminded to eat your fruit!

Here are some French fruit recipes you might like to try. Enjoy!

This French Apple Tart is lots of fun - it's upside down and deliciously caramelized.

I love this recipe for Baked Apples, because it makes the house smell so good.

These two fruit tart recipes use kirsch, a cherry-flavored brandy. One is a Cherry Tart and the other a Plum Tart.

Or try another pear dessert recipe, this one is for a Chocolate Pear Tart.

Lemon Tart is one of France's favorite lemon recipes.

Try Poached Pears in Wine. You'll find a recipe on the pear recipes page.

This Strawberry Mousse recipe makes a refreshing change from the usual chocolate.

And here's a Strawberry Tart recipe full of delicious fruit. Try it when strawberries are at their peak.

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