Fruits add natural sweetness, moisture, and flavor to baked goods. Fresh fruits release moisture during baking, while dried fruits add chewy texture. Zest and juice from citrus brighten flavors without adding extra liquid.
Essential Tips
Toss dried fruits in flour to prevent sinking in batters
Pat fresh fruits dry before adding to prevent soggy results
Freeze berries before folding into batter to prevent bleeding
Zest citrus before juicing for easier handling
Recipes with Fruits
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Macaron Recipe with Chocolate Ganache & Jam
Master Italian meringue macarons at home with this recipe featuring dark chocolate ganache and a sweet strawberry jam centre. Elegant, crisp, and delicious.
45 minutes (plus resting)12-14 minutes min total
Classic Lemon Drizzle Loaf
Bake this classic lemon drizzle loaf with a soft crumb and bright citrus glaze — a comforting British favourite perfect for any season.
20 minutes45-50 minutes min total
Last-Minute Festive Bakes
Running out of time but still want something homemade and festive? These easy last-minute bakes come together quickly, and ends with a lemon bar recipe.
20 minutes45-50 minutes min total
Spiced Orange Cranberry Bundt Cake Recipe
A beautifully spiced Christmas Bundt cake made with orange zest and dried cranberries. Easy to bake and perfect for your Nordic Ware Heritage Bundt pan.
20 minutes50-55 minutes min total
Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti with Orange Zest Recipe
Festive cranberry pistachio biscotti recipe bursting with orange zest and Christmas colours. Crunchy, elegant, and ideal for gifting.
25 minutes45 minutes (total, in 2 rounds) min total
Soft Berry Yogurt Loaf Recipe
A soft, moist yogurt loaf filled with dried berries. Easy to bake, beautifully fragrant, and perfect for breakfast, tea time, or year-round snacking.
15 minutes50 minutes min total
Heritage Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe
A rich, traditional Christmas fruit cake made with soaked dried fruits, warm spices, and brandy, perfect for gifting, sharing, and savouring.
40 minutes (plus overnight fruit soaking)2 hours 15 minutes min total
Panettone Recipe
Bake your own traditional Italian panettone with this step-by-step recipe using an overnight starter. Soft, airy, and rich with dried fruit — perfect for Christmas.
2 days (active tine about 2 hours)50-55 minutes min total
Stollen (German Christmas Bread) Recipe
Bake an authentic Stollen at home with this rich, buttery recipe filled with dried fruit, almonds, and optional marzipan. A classic German Christmas bread.
30 minutes (plus overnight soaking and rising time)45-50 minutes min total