Are you looking for a way to work more fruit into your family's diet? While eating fresh whole fruit is certainly an important part of a balanced diet, it's also a good idea to create recipes that include a variety of different fruit ingredients. There are many options for cooking with fruit, including recipes for starters, sides, main dishes, and desserts.

Where to Find Free Fruit Recipes Online

The next time you're looking for a recipe featuring fruit, check out one of these online resources for free fruit recipes:

California Cling Peach Association

If you enjoy the flavor of peaches and you'd like to find some great ideas for cooking with canned peaches, visit the official website of the California Cling Peach Association. You'll find several great dishes that are sure to become a hit as soon as you make them, including, Center Cut Pork Chops with Peach Teriyaki Glaze, Grilled California Peaches and Pork Medallions, Peach Upside Down Cake, Rise and Shine Cling Peach Scones , Sunrise Peach Muffins, and many other great dishes.

California Tree Fruit Agreement

On EatCaliforniaFruit.com, you'll find a variety of wonderful recipes prepared with peaches, plums, and nectarines. Some of the great dishes you'll find preparation instructions for include Asian Style Fruit Slaw, Grilled Fish with Nectarine Mint Salsa, Peach Frittata, Shrimp and Plum Stir-Fry, and many other tasty treats. You can also sign up to receive free recipes delivered directly to your inbox each month while you're on the site.

Florida Department of Agriculture

See the Florida-Agriculture.com website, published by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, for a terrific selection of delicious recipes prepared with fruits that grow in the Sunshine State. Some of the wonderful dishes you can learn how to prepare when you use the recipes published on this site include Florida Blueberry Cobbler, Grapefruit Spritzer, Passionate Plantains, and Watermelon Granita-filled Lime Cups, 

Hawaii Grown Papayas

Visit HawaiiPapaya.com  for a terrific selection of recipes prepared with papayas. You'll find instructions for preparing a number of delicious dishes, including Mango-Papaya Vinaigrette over Greens, Palani's Papaya Salsa, Papaya Chicken Salad, Papaya Coconut Bisque, and several other great selections.

The Mango Association

Visit Mad4Mango.com, the official website of The Mango Association. In addition to a wealth of interesting information and tips about mangoes, you'll find a terrific selection of free recipes for this delicious tropical fruit. Recipe selections include Mango and Toasted Pecan Stuffed Pork, Mango Chutney, Thai Spiced Mango and Prawns, and many other tasty treats your friends and family members are certain to enjoy.