Recipes: The sweetest thing

Who says beautiful desserts are only for special occasions?

Cranberry meringue as featured in Martha Stewart’s Fruit Desserts

Martha Stewart's Fruit Desserts, the latest book from the renowned cook and lifestyle guru is a mouth-watering celebration of baking with all sorts of fruits. It’s full of irresistible treats, from crumbles to galettes – and these elegant cranberry meringue tartlets are something of a showstopper.

“A brown-butter press-in crust forms a mellow counterpoint for these tangy, cranberry-orange-custard tarts. Chill them well before piping on a constellation of creamy, whipped meringue swirls to finish. Serve ...