Stone fruits and summer go hand-in-hand. The hot, sunny season is when Farm Boy stores are packed with high-quality, hand-picked, and, when possible, locally- or nationally-sourced stone fruit. These fruits—think peaches, apricots, nectarines, cherries, and plums—get their name for the pit or “stone” found at their centre. Some more surprising members of the stone fruit or “drupe” family also includes raspberries, blackberries, mangoes, dates—even olives and almonds!
To help get your closer to the farm, we’ve rounded up a curated selection of recipes featuring stone fruits that we think you’ll love. Made with ingredients found at your local Farm Boy (visit our flyer page for the latest deals), below are many sweet (and one savoury) ways to celebrate these delicious summer fruits.
Mediterranean Almond and Plum Cake
Stone Fruit Used: Plum, Almond
Dietary: Vegetarian
Yes, in addition to plums, almonds are actually botanically classified as stone fruits, too! That means that this cake recipe offers a one-two punch when it comes to using seasonal stone fruits. Plums come in many colours, including yellow, red, blue, and black. For this recipe, we’ve opted for red plums for both their beautiful colour and understated sweetness with a tart edge. Plums add sweetness as well as moisture to this cake. An ideal make-ahead recipe for a picnic, cookout, or after-dinner treat, bake this cake the day before you serve it.
Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Organic Plain Greek Yogurt, Farm Boy™ Almond Flour.
Nectarine, Prosciutto, and Burrata Salad
Stone Fruit Used: Nectarine
Dietary: N/A
Savour all the flavours of summer with this deliciously seasonal salad. Ripe, juicy nectarines meet salty prosciutto and creamy burrata for a tasty textural explosion. At Farm Boy, we take pride in getting you closer to the farm by offering you the highest quality of seasonal produce available. (Can’t find burrata? Our fresh Buffalo Mozzarella is an excellent substitution.) We love offering up this summer salad because of the short season of stone fruit. If nectarines aren’t your thing, try peaches or plums instead. All work just as well in savoury recipes as they do in sweet!
Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Farm Boy™ Prosciutto, Farm Boy™ Pure Ontario Liquid Honey.
Summer Fruit Coffee Cake
Stone Fruit Used: Peach, Nectarine, Plum, Apricot, Cherry, Raspberry
Dietary: Vegetarian
Make the most of the local summer produce we have arriving fresh to our stores daily by whipping up this coffee cake! Our recipe uses peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, and raspberries for a delicious balance between sweet and tart. (You can also simply choose your favourite stone fruits.) The fruit in the cake makes it incredibly moist, as does the inclusion of our Almond Flour. Enjoy it dusted with icing sugar or a dollop of whipped cream for a summery dessert or decadent breakfast.
Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ 14% Sour Cream, Farm Boy™ Almond Flour, Farm Boy™ Organic Ground Cinnamon.
Chocolate Raspberry Fool
Stone Fruit Used: Raspberry
Dietary: Vegetarian
While we know them to be berries, raspberries are actually part of the stone fruit fam, too! For a chilled dessert that doesn’t require turning on the oven, this pairing of chocolate and raspberry is a must-make. This easy recipe comes together quickly, but requires time in the fridge, so it’s best made the day before. We used dark chocolate for a more complex flavour, but this recipe works just as well with milk chocolate or semi-sweet. You certainly won’t be a fool for whipping up this simple treat!
Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Raspberry Jam, Farm Boy™ Dark Chocolate.
Grilled Fruit Platter with Creamy Tri-Nut Dip
Stone Fruit Used: Apricot, Peach, Blackberry, Raspberry
Dietary: Vegetarian
Transform summer fruits into a drool-worthy dessert by letting them feel the heat. Grilling fruit allows their natural sugars to caramelize for a flavour that verges on decadent. Summer is a wonderful season for produce, and we love scooping up fresh favourites like pineapple (cored at no extra cost in our stores), peaches, and berries. This recipe also tastes incredible paired with our Ontario-made Gourmet Ice Creams and Gelatos for a fruit-filled sundae!
Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Mascarpone Cheese, Farm Boy™ Organic Plain Greek Yogurt, Farm Boy™ Tri-Nut Butter Blend, Farm Boy™ Pure Ontario Liquid Honey.
Cherry Clafoutis
Stone Fruit Used: Cherry
Dietary: Vegetarian
If you’re unfamiliar with clafoutis, it’s a French dish that’s a cross between a cake and a custard. Often used with cherries like we’ve done here, it’s delicious, rustic, and easy to make with the help of a blender. This stone fruit recipe is rich and moist, but also light and fresh, thanks to the sweet-tart cherries. While black cherries are the traditional type used in this dish, you can use whatever variety is your favourite, or switch up the fruit entirely for peaches, plums, blueberries, and more!
Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Organic Whole Milk, Farm Boy™ All Purpose Flour.
Peach, Ginger, and Almond Crumble
Stone Fruit Used: Peach, Almond
Dietary: Vegetarian
One of our favourite summer desserts to share at BBQs, cottage getaways, and more, is a fruit crumble. Since fresh Ontario produce is bursting at our stores, we took advantage of delicious peaches to make this crumble with “A Farm Boy Fresh Twist.” Using fresh ginger for added spice and nutty almonds for crunch, we’ve transformed this peach crumble into something heartier and even more wholesome. If you’re looking for a vegan version of this recipe, we have swaps for that, too! Be sure to serve with your favourite Farm Boy™ Ice Cream, Gelato, or Oat-Rageous Frozen Dessert!
Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Cornstarch, Farm Boy™ Pure Ontario Liquid Honey, Farm Boy™ Organic Ground Cinnamon, Farm Boy™ Organic Large Flake Oats, Farm Boy™ Almond Flour, Farm Boy™ Blanched Slivered Almonds, Farm Boy™ Organic Plain Greek Yogurt.
Thai Style Mango Sticky Rice
Stone Fruit Used: Mango
Dietary: Vegan
Made with glutinous rice, sticky rice desserts are quite popular in Southeast Asian cuisines. Think of this recipe as a sort of tropical rice pudding. Be sure to soak your rice overnight beforehand for the tastiest results! Juicy mango is the star of this stone fruit dessert, along with sweet, creamy coconut milk. This Thai-inspired treat is also totally plant-based and made with just a handful of simple ingredients. We used Ataulfo mangoes in this dish. Also known as honey mangos, they’re sweet, creamy, and have a wonderfully buttery texture.
Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Organic Coconut Milk.
Brown Sugar Glazed Stone Fruit with Mascarpone Cream
Stone Fruit Used: Nectarine, Apricot, Peach, Cherry
Dietary: Vegetarian
When summer produce season begins, we try our best to bring our customers closer to the farm by sourcing from local and national growers whenever possible. This fruity dessert recipe is a versatile one: you can enjoy it with the accompanying mascarpone cream, or use it as a topping for waffles, pancakes, or even ice cream. With a buttery, caramelized flavour, featuring hints of vanilla, this recipe is an indulgent way to enjoy summer stone fruits.
Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Mascarpone Cheese, Farm Boy™ Orange Juice.
Creamy Raspberry Tart
Stone Fruit Used: Raspberry
Dietary: Vegetarian
Featuring our tiny stone fruit raspberry as the star, this dessert certainly looks elegant and impressive, but it comes together very easily, thanks to our Butter Puff Pastry! The most time-consuming aspect of this fruit-filled dessert is placing fresh raspberries in appetizing, organized rows. Rich and creamy, this fusion of vanilla and raspberry flavours is an indulgent bite of summertime. The natural tartness of the raspberries complements the sweet, luscious filling for a dish that’s designed to wow a crowd.
Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Cream Cheese, Farm Boy™ Raspberry Jam, Farm Boy™ Butter Puff Pastry.
Yogurt, Nut, and Date Dessert Cups
Stone Fruit Used: Date, Raspberry
Dietary: Vegetarian
Yes, the humble date is also classified as a stone fruit. In this simple, no-cook recipe, we’ve used Deglet Noor dates. Deglet Noor dates has a honey-like flavour with notes of nuttiness. (The other common date is Medjool dates, which are softer, stickier, and chewier.) This recipe pulls double duty as both breakfast and dessert, thanks to protein-rich ingredients like Greek yogurt, nut butter, and hemp hearts. If you have a plant-based yogurt you prefer, you can easily make this recipe completely vegan as well. For a little extra stone fruit power, we’ve opted to top these cups with a few fresh raspberries.
Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Organic Plain Greek Yogurt, Farm Boy™ Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter, Farm Boy™ Organic Pitted Deglet Noor Dates, Farm Boy™ Amber Maple Syrup, Farm Boy™ Organic Coconut Oil.
