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Blueberry lattice pie
Blueberry lattice pie

Sweet, tart and unmistakably American, this deep-dish pie is spot-on for summer gatherings. Blueberries, one of the few fruits native to North America, have long been used in Indigenous cooking, and when European settlers brought their pie-making traditions, the two came together to create a now-iconic dish. For the perfect slice, let the pie cool for four hours before serving

Recipe by Abigail Spooner

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Serves: 8
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Peanut butter s'mores dip with graham crackers
Peanut butter s'mores dip with graham crackers
In the US, you can’t have a camping trip without s’mores and graham crackers – a classic American biscuit. Once you’ve tasted this recipe, you’ll see why

Recipe by Spencer Lengsfield

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Serves: 6-8
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New York cheesecake
New York cheesecake
Just a little patience will reward you with a rich and creamy cheesecake you can easily make at home

Recipe by Nadine Brown

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Serves: 8
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Strawberry shortcakes
Strawberry shortcakes
An American classic, shortcakes are similar to British scones but with a much flakier texture, enriched by the addition of milk, double cream or sometimes soured cream. Piled high with whipped cream and syrupy strawberries, they are part of the American fabric of life. Served slightly warm fresh from the oven, you’ll soon see why

Recipe by Sarah Akhurst

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Makes: 8
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Peach meringue pie
Peach meringue pie
It may seem like overkill, but a little single cream cuts through the sweet meringue. True soul food has never been about restraint

Recipe by Sarah Cook

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Serves: 8-10
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Hot honey peach cornbread
Hot honey peach cornbread
The classic Southern staple gets a sweet makeover with seasonal peaches, chilli-spiked honey and a good scoop of ice cream

Recipe by Yinka Ogunbiyi

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Serves: 8-10
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PB&J popsicles
PB&J popsicles
A deliciously creamy iced vegan treat for a hot summer’s day

Recipe by Sarah Akhurst

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Makes: 6
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Pumpkin meringue pie
Pumpkin meringue pie

Recipe by Sarah Randell

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Serves: 8
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Baked blueberry cheesecake with blueberry compote
Baked blueberry cheesecake with blueberry compote

Recipe by Lucy O'Reilly

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Serves: 12
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