Fruit Desserts

Fresh fruit — from a crisp, sweet apple, to a bowl of fresh berries or the rich extravagance of a perfectly ripe fig — is the simplest dessert we have, and it can be one of the most stunning. From here it is but a tiny step to baking, grilling, poaching in a boozy syrup, or combining fruit in a salad or compote, served with a dollop of thick cream.