“When you cook with apricots, they just become more delicious. You get these lovely bursts of aromatic sweetness. And when you bake with them? It’s something else.” – Glenn Laurie

Sweet summer apricots sing in this elegantly easy dessert by Yotam Ottolenghi. It’s ideal for a laid-back lunch or breezy dinner party.

“I love a make-ahead dessert like this that you can just whip out of the fridge when you’re ready to serve.” – Lucy Nunes. You'll need to start this recipe at least 6 hours ahead.

Marry all your sweet summer faves in this easy fruit bowl.

"This tart requires a time commitment, but it pays back in complexity of flavour and by looking particularly impressive. It will make a remarkable dessert at the end of a lavish summer feast." – Yotam Ottolenghi Recipe note: Begin this recipe at least 5 1/2 hours ahead. You’ll need a 23cm loose-based tart pan.

Pickled apricots make a great accompaniment to this terrine.

"Biting into a fresh apricot is amazing, but baked apricots are fantastic. I love their juiciness and their tartness, which pairs so well with sweet pastry." - Lucy Nunes  

Let’s go retro, people! This old-school dish was a hit in the ‘70s, and we’ve brought it back with this quick and easy version that’s a breeze to prepare.

“This spiced apricot cake is a sturdy, wholesome number – one for the tastes better- than-it-looks club, but one of my favourites. It’s not the most attractive cake to be sure, but golly, does it deliver on flavour. Made with almond meal and cardamom and filled with tart dried apricots and nuggets of dark chocolate, it is satisfyingly dense: perfect served warm for morning or afternoon tea (or even breakfast with a cup of tea if you’re anything like me).” – Tilly Pamment.

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Homemade pastry and almond butter shine in this sweet autumn pie.

A scrumptious apricot jam crostata, done the Italian way.

These croissants have a sweet surprise inside.

A sweet and warming crumble is great for cosy nights at home. Don't forget the ice cream!

Finish your weekend dinner party on a high with Georgina Esdaile's scrumptious blackberry and stone fruit coconut cobbler.