• Honey and cumin apricots with honey-drizzled greek yoghurt
• Summer berry and rose-water champagne
• Mince pies with berry foam
• Ruby fruits with spicy raspberry Shiraz sauce
• Tiny berry panna cottas with basil dust

Freeze fresh berries

Ripe berries can be frozen for up to a year, but this will slightly alter their flavour and texture. Place them in a single layer on a baking tray, then freeze. Once frozen, transfer them to an airtight bag or container.

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