As the season shifts and gardens come to life, spring’s vibrant fruit harvest brings a burst of colour and flavour to your baking. At Gertrude Grocer, we’re embracing the arrival of fresh berries, lemons, and rhubarb with a celebration of seasonal desserts that are equal parts light, indulgent, and perfect for sharing.
Whether you're hosting a brunch, enjoying a Sunday bake, or simply craving something sweet and bright, these recipes make the most of spring’s natural bounty.
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Why Bake with Spring Fruits?
Spring fruits are naturally sweet, refreshingly tart, and full of antioxidants. They also bring visual appeal to desserts—think ruby-red strawberries, blushing rhubarb, and sunny yellow lemons. Baking with seasonal produce also means peak freshness and flavour.
From zesty muffins to comforting fruit pies, here are our favourite spring fruit dessert recipes using ingredients available at Gertrude Grocer.
1. Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Ingredients:
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Fresh lemons (juice & zest)
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Plain flour
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Baking powder
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Poppy seeds
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Free-range eggs
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Greek-style yogurt
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Organic butter or oil
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Raw caster sugar
Method:
Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients and lemon zest. Fold in poppy seeds and bake until golden and fragrant.
Tip: Glaze with lemon juice and icing sugar for an extra zing.
2. Classic Strawberry Shortcake
Ingredients:
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Fresh strawberries
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Self-raising flour
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Whipping cream or mascarpone
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Unsalted butter
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Milk
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Raw sugar
Method:
Slice strawberries and macerate with a little sugar. Bake buttery shortcakes using flour, sugar, and milk. Once cooled, slice and layer with cream and strawberries.
Tip: Add a drizzle of Fabbri 1905 strawberry syrup for extra decadence.
3. Rustic Rhubarb & Apple Pie
Ingredients:
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Fresh rhubarb stalks
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Tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith)
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Brown sugar
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Ground cinnamon
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Nutmeg
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Pie pastry (homemade or store-bought)
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Egg wash
Method:
Toss sliced rhubarb and apple with sugar and spices. Fill a prepared pie crust, top with a lattice, brush with egg wash, and bake until golden and bubbling.
Tip: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla gelato.
4. Blueberry Almond Loaf
Ingredients:
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Fresh or frozen blueberries
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Almond meal
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Plain flour
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Baking powder
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Natural yogurt
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Eggs
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Vanilla extract
Method:
Mix dry and wet ingredients separately, then fold together with blueberries. Bake in a loaf tin and dust with icing sugar.
Tip: A slice of this loaf makes an elegant afternoon tea pairing with Koala Tea's vanilla rooibos.
5. Rhubarb & Strawberry Crumble Bars
Ingredients:
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Rhubarb
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Strawberries
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Oats
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Brown sugar
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Plain flour
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Butter
Method:
Create a buttery oat base, spread stewed rhubarb and strawberries over the top, and finish with a crumbly oat topping. Bake until bubbling and golden.
Tip: These are perfect served cold with a dollop of St. David Dairy yogurt for a balanced treat.
Stock Your Baking Pantry
To bring these recipes to life, visit our grocer for:
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Fresh spring fruits: strawberries, lemons, blueberries, rhubarb
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Baking basics: flours, sugars, eggs, vanilla
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Dairy essentials: yogurt, cream, butter
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Fabbri 1905 fruit syrups and toppings
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