If you ask me, summer and berries go hand in hand. I am always looking for new ways to use blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries when they are in season, and this list is where all my favorites live.

From berry cocktails, salads, and breakfast recipes, to cobblers, cakes, and showstopping berry desserts, there is truly something for everyone here. I hope these berry recipes give you plenty of delicious ways to enjoy summer — I know you are going to love them!

20 summer berry recipes

Berry Cobbler

Warm, bubbling berry filling under a golden, biscuity topping. Scoop it into bowls while it is still warm and add a generous amount of vanilla ice cream. You will not regret it!

Berry Cobbler

Berry Crumb Bars

Raspberries and blackberries layered between a buttery shortbread base and a generous crumb topping. They slice up beautifully and are just as good the next day.

Berry Crumb Bars

Lemon Blueberry Scones

Buttery, tender scones bursting with blueberries and a bright hit of lemon. They are perfect with a cup of coffee and feel a little fancy without being fussy at all.

Lemon Blueberry Scones

Homemade Berry Poke Cake

A soft vanilla buttermilk cake soaked with a jammy fresh berry sauce and topped with sweetened whipped cream. Fun to make, even more fun to eat!

Homemade Berry Poke Cake

Raspberry Mojito

Sweet raspberries muddled with fresh mint and lime make the most gorgeous, flavor-packed mojito. This one disappears fast so you might want to make a double batch!

Raspberry Mojito

Summer Berry Pie

A gorgeous triple berry pie filled with blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries in a flaky homemade crust. This is the pie of summer and it is absolutely worth every bit of effort.

Summer Berry Pie

Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake

The perfect combination of soft homemade vanilla cake layers, fluffy barely-sweetened whipped cream, and juicy fresh strawberries make up this stunning layer cake.

Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake

Berry Basil Gin and Tonic

Fresh berries and fragrant basil take a classic gin and tonic completely over the top. It is bright, beautiful, and the most refreshing summer cocktail. Make a round for the whole table!

Berry Basil Gin and Tonic

Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

Thick, fluffy buttermilk pancakes loaded with juicy blueberries that burst in every bite. These are weekend morning perfection and my family requests them all summer long.

Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Brown Butter Dressing

With baby spinach, sliced strawberries, toasted nuts and feta cheese, and a surprising warm brown butter balsamic dressing.

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts

With either homemade pastry or store-bought, and a quick and easy jammy filling. They’re nostalgic, fun and delicious!

Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts

Brown Butter Blackberry Peach Crisp

The combination of jammy blackberries and sweet summer peaches under a brown butter crumble topping is honestly one of my favorite things. This one is a real summer standout.

Brown Butter Blackberry Peach Crisp

Blueberry Hand Pies

Flaky pastry pockets filled with sweet blueberry filling. They are handheld, totally adorable, and a really fun baking project. Great for a picnic or a summer gathering!

Blueberry Hand Pies

Vanilla Cupcakes with Berry Swirl Frosting

Fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with the most beautiful swirled berry frosting. They are as pretty as they are delicious and perfect for any summer celebration!

Vanilla Cupcakes with Berry Swirl Frosting

Blueberry Almond Crisp

Sweet blueberries topped with a buttery, nutty almond oat crumble. It is simple, deeply satisfying, and one of those desserts you will make on repeat all summer.

Blueberry Almond Crisp

Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

This no-bake recipe has been a family favorite at gatherings for years, and for good reason! The strawberry topping is such a fun flavor for summertime.

No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Black and Blueberry Pie

Two of summer’s best berries come together in one gorgeous, deeply flavored pie. If you love a classic blueberry pie, this one is going to blow you away.

Black and Blueberry Pie

Blueberry Pie Bars

All the flavor of a classic blueberry pie in an easy, portable bar. The filling is jammy and sweet and the crust is perfectly buttery. These are a huge hit every time.

Blueberry Pie Bars

Raspberry White Chocolate Cake

Tart raspberries and creamy white chocolate are a match made in heaven, especially in this stunning layer cake. This is the one to make when you really want to impress.

Raspberry White Chocolate Cake

Mixed Berry Pavlova

A crisp, cloud-like meringue topped with whipped cream and a beautiful pile of fresh mixed berries. It is light, elegant, and one of the most impressive summer desserts you can put on the table.

Mixed Berry Pavlova

Summer Berry Trifle

Layers of fluffy cake, whipped cream, and fresh berries make this trifle the ultimate make-ahead summer dessert. It is perfect for feeding a crowd and looks stunning in a glass bowl.

Summer Berry Trifle

Fresh Berry Fruit Salad

A simple, beautiful bowl of fresh summer berries that lets the fruit do all the talking. It is fresh, easy, and the perfect thing to bring to any summer gathering.

Fresh Berry Fruit Salad

Summer Sangria

A beautiful, fruity sangria packed with fresh summer berries that just gets better the longer it sits. Red or white wine both work beautifully here.

Summer Sangria

Even more berry recipes you’ll love

• Berry Compote
• Brownie Berry Trifle
• Lemon Berry Tart
• Lemon Blueberry Cake
• Homemade Fruit Snacks

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Peach crumb bars feature a buttery crust and crumb topping with fresh peaches and a hint of cinnamon. This easy summer dessert is quick to prepare, travels well, and perfect for sharing!

If you’re looking for the perfect summer dessert where fresh peaches really get to shine, these peach crumb bars are just the thing! A single buttery crumb mixture does double duty as both the crust and topping, with juicy peaches scented with lemon and cinnamon in between. As the bars bake, the crumb topping stays wonderfully soft where it meets the fruit while the top and bottom turns golden brown with a satisfying crisp bite.

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These sausage stuffed zucchini boats are cheesy and delicious, and have my whole family’s stamp of approval. They’re a great way to use up extra garden zucchini, and healthy-ish while still tasting like pure comfort food. Plus they’re simple to make and require only 6 ingredients, making them a perfect easy meal for any night of the week!

Zucchini boats are such a fun option when you’re craving something cozy and hearty, but also don’t want to go overboard with a heavy meal. Skip that big bowl of pasta, and make these sausage stuffed zucchini boats instead!

They’re especially perfect during the summer months when gardens and farmer’s markets are overflowing with zucchini, but I make them year-round because they’re simple, family-friendly, and ready in about 30 minutes. If you’re looking for an easy and delicious way to use fresh zucchini, this recipe won’t disappoint.

Key Ingredients

I’ve seen lots of variations with fun mix-ins and different themes (lasagna, pizza, taco, you name it!) While those all look awesome, I wanted to keep things sweet and simple. My sausage stuffed zucchini boats require just 6 ingredients (full recipe below):

• Fresh zucchini: This recipe calls for 3 medium zucchini, but you can also use 4 or 5 small zucchini or 2 larger zucchini. Medium-sized is ideal because they’re large enough to fill but still tender and will cook quickly.
• Italian sausage: Use mild or hot Italian sausage depending on how spicy you like it. Chicken or turkey Italian sausage work too.
• Marinara sauce: Use your favorite jarred marinara or homemade sauce.
• Mozzarella cheese: Freshly shredded mozzarella melts best, but pre-shredded works fine for convenience.
• Onions and garlic: Add flavor to the filling.

How to make sausage stuffed zucchini boats

1. Prep zucchini: Slice in half lengthwise, scoop out the centers with a spoon, then give the scooped zucchini flesh a rough chop.
2. Cook sausage and veggies: Brown sausage first, then add onion, garlic, and chopped zucchini.
3. Stir in marinara sauce.
4. Assemble zucchini “boats”: Spoon mixture into the hollowed out zucchini and top with mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake until mozzarella cheese is melted and zucchini is tender, about 15-20 minutes (larger zucchini may take longer).

Ways to serve these zucchini boats

These sausage stuffed zucchini boats are a light meal all by themselves, but I also like to serve them with buttered pasta or steamed rice. A simple side salad would be awesome too!

More savory zucchini recipes

• Southwest Chicken Skillet with Corn and Zucchini
• Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
• Pan Fried Zucchini Chips
• Tomato Zucchini Pie

Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Servings: 6 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 30 minutes mins

These sausage stuffed zucchini boats are cheesy and delicious, and have my whole family's stamp of approval.

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Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 3 medium zucchini (see Notes)
• ▢ 1 lb ground Italian sausage , mild or hot
• ▢ ½ onion , chopped
• ▢ 2 garlic cloves , minced
• ▢ 2 cups marinara sauce
• ▢ 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ▢ Salt and pepper , as needed

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking pan with foil or parchment paper.
• Slice zucchini in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop the flesh out of the insides of the zucchini. Give the zucchini a rough chop and set aside.
• In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook sausage for about 3-4 minutes until it's browned.
• Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped zucchini to the skillet and cook until sausage is cooked all the way through and veggies are softened, about another 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in marinara sauce.
• Arrange zucchini boats onto the prepared baking pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon sausage mixture into each and top with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake until cheese is melted and sausage is a little bit bubbly, about 15-20 minutes. Use a fork to test that the zucchini is also tender, if you used a larger zucchini or if your boats are a little thicker, you may need to increase cook time.
• Serve and enjoy, storing leftovers in the fridge.

Notes

• This recipe calls for 3 medium zucchini (6-8 inches/6-10 oz), but you can also use 4 or 5 small zucchini (5-6 inches/4-6 oz) or 2 larger zucchini (8-10 inches/10-14 oz). Smaller the zucchini will be more difficult to scoop out the centers, and larger zucchini will have more flesh and require a longer bake time. I do not recommend using extra-large zucchini (12+ inches/20+ oz).
• Use your favorite jarred marinara sauce or make your own. I have an easy marinara recipe here.

Calories: 359kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 1106mg, Potassium: 745mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 676IU, Vitamin C: 26mg, Calcium: 138mg, Iron: 2mg

Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean

Course: Appetizer, dinner, Main Course, Snack

Author: Annalise Sandberg

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Classic Angel food cake is impossibly light, soft, and fluffy with a delicate vanilla flavor. Serve it with fresh berries and whipped cream, or your favorite toppings. It’s surprisingly simple to bake once you understand a few key techniques,I’ll teach you everything you need to know!

For a long time angel food cake had been filed away in my brain under “too intimidating”. I never even thought about attempting it (which is so silly!). When I finally baked my first angel food cake I was shocked at how simple it was. Yes, you will need a special tube pan, but the rest of it is very doable for any level of baker.

If you’ve never had the pleasure, there’s nothing quite like a homemade angel food cake. Store-bought versions are often boring, but this homemade recipe is anything but! It’s a wonderfully light dessert, and perfect for all occasions (think Easter, Mother’s Day, summer holidays and gatherings). I love to serve it with whipped cream and strawberries, but you can serve it however you like.

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I created this berry basil gin and tonic cocktail last summer for a quick happy hour with friends on our patio. Our backyard blackberries were at their peak, my herb garden was thriving, and since gin and tonics have always been one of my faves, it felt like the perfect excuse to give the classic cocktail a fresh summertime twist.

I muddled the berries and basil with a little sugar and lime juice, then let everything sit for a few minutes so the berries became nice and juicy and the basil could infuse its fresh herbal flavor. Topped with gin, tonic water, and plenty of ice, it’s light, refreshing, and made for warm summer evenings. I added blueberries to this recipe here for extra berry flavor, and to show just how easily this cocktail can be adapted with whatever fresh berries you have on hand.

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