Desserts to Lure You Out of Hibernation

While you can find most types of fruit at the supermarket all year long, many of them were shipped thousands of miles to get to you. Truthfully, certain fruits are most delicious when they're in season and available in your own area, rather than sent from across the country or even the world. And nothing welcomes the annual growing season quite like the sweetness of spring fruits.

Of course, we love classic winter fruits such as pears and oranges, but our palates yearn for new flavors come March. By the first day of spring, we're ready for fresh strawberries, blueberries, and mangoes. And as the season progresses, your choices for what fruits you can buy fresh expand. If a certain type of fruit can be grown locally, farmers' markets and orchards are a great place to get the freshest springtime fruit.

The flowers are blooming; the birds are chirping. Dessert just tastes sweeter in the springtime, and our favorite spring dessert recipes highlight all the wonders of the season—tangy rhubarb, sweet strawberries, juicy apricots, and much more. Whether you’re looking for a centerpiece-worthy Easter cake or strawberry hand pies to tote to a picnic, our collection of bright, light, and fresh spring desserts has something for any occasion. We’ve got plenty of easy dessert options too so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time soaking up the sunshine.

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