Fruit and Nuts

When it comes to adding fruit or nuts (or both) to baked goods, the possibilities are endless. Fresh-picked, dried, or frozen fruit and a plethora of nuts can yield countless variations of cakes, cookies, and, of course, madeleines. The recipes in this chapter call for everything from wild blueberries, dried cherries, and shredded coconut to raw almonds, roasted pecans, and toasted walnuts. They’re so easy (and tasty!), they may even inspire you to experiment with your own fruit-and-nut combinations.