Lists

10 Ways to Enjoy Overripe Berries

July  5, 2013

One of the best things about summer is the abundance of fresh berries at the market. But it's often the case that our eyes are bigger than our stomachs, and the once plump and happy fruit we bought at the beginning of the week can start to look a little sad in the fridge. Fear not! Here are 10 ways to turn those berries around and make them taste just as delicious as -- if not even better than -- their perkier counterparts.

Roasted Rhubarb and Strawberries by Ladystiles

Shop the Story

 

Raspberry Ice Cream Sandwiches by fiveandspice

 

The River Cafe's Strawberry Sorbet by Genius Recipes

 

Brook Dojny's Blueberry Snack Cake with Toasted Pecan Topping by Genius Recipes 

 

Berry Summer Pudding by merrill

 

Blackberry, Rosemary, and Yogurt Popsicles by amanda 

 

Wild Berry Basil Panna Cotta by Food-G 

 

Raspberry and Honey Cranachan by amanda

 

Strawberry-Fennel Ice Cream by gluttonforlife

 

Raspberry Swamp Pie by amanda

 

See what other Food52 readers are saying.

Emma Wartzman

Written by: Emma Wartzman

1 Comment

Sarah F. July 8, 2013
Strawberries that are just a touch overripe are perfect for one of my favorite summer desserts--Strawberry Soup with Vanilla Ice Cream. http://www.strawberryplum.com/chilled-strawberry-soup-with-vanilla-ice-cream/