If summer had a flavor, it would probably be the same taste as biting into a ripe berry. But thanks to frozen fruit available in your supermarket, you can enjoy the health benefits and summer-inspired taste of berries year-round. Whether you're using fresh or frozen fruit, these recipes are sure to please. 

The mellowed acidity of aged balsamic vinegar pairs perfectly with the sugary sweetness of strawberries. For a special presentation, garnish with wild strawberries when available.

These muffins can be made up to one day ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

The blueberry has more antioxidant value than almost any other food, including broccoli and kale, so it's a potent protector against heart-, brain-, and age-related maladies.

We made our own flavored gelatin by dissolving unflavored gelatin in fruit juice.

Blueberries are rich in antioxidants, which have been shown to fight certain types of cancer. The ginger aids digestion, and it sets a South Pacific mood when combined with pineapple.

If you prefer a lighter dish, you can easily keep this salad lean and simple by omitting the walnuts and goat cheese.

This combination of two of summer's sweetest fruits makes a perfect dessert.

Balsamic vinegar and brown sugar make a sweet-tart dressing for the berries. Serve as-is or with toasted nuts for extra crunch.

For the most visually rewarding presentation, layer the parfaits in clear glasses.

Heated with lemon and a little sugar, blueberries cook down to an almost jammy topping to mix with blackberries and spoon over whole-wheat pancakes. The breakfast delivers a great dose of fiber.

Four cucumbers go into this delicate-tasting salad, which calls for fresh mint and raspberries. It's an elegant side dish for an at-home barbecue or a candlelit supper.

In this dessert, ricotta holds the berries in place while providing a wonderfully creamy texture and slightly sweet flavor.

Paper-thin crepes are improved upon health-wise with blackberries; this fruit is among the most fiber-rich you'll find and is a good source of vitamin C. Buttermilk -- a lower-fat alternative to heavy cream -- provides the base for the filling.

Adding extra lemon juice in step two will give the soup more tartness. Serve it thoroughly chilled, accompanied by tuiles, biscotti, or other crisp cookies. The berries' mild flavor is enhanced by fruity wine; buttermilk adds a tang along with a swirl of elegance.

The subtle sweetness of blueberries is an unexpected addition to a salad of peppery arugula.

The pork is encrusted with a spice rub that contains mustard as the dominant flavor but also incorporates pepper, coriander, and cumin. The dish is topped with a blackberry-mustard sauce and served with oven-baked fries.

For milder salsa, remove and discard the jalapeno seeds before chopping.

This gelatin is deceptively simple to make. It's a perfect ending for your summer meal.

Breakfast shakes made with blueberries and yogurt are a healthy way to start the day. In this refreshing smoothie, yogurt provides protein as well as calcium and B vitamins. Blueberries rank third as a natural source of antioxidants after prunes and raisins.

This quick and easy salad can be served as a side dish at a barbecue or dessert at a luncheon.

These drinks make a refreshing and nutritious snack -- especially once you swirl in fresh fruit.

Strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries at their peak make for the most spectacular sweets. A few sprigs of mint give this salad a refreshing twist.

It's hard to imagine summer going by without a fruit shortcake. Instead of traditional strawberries, give this blueberry version a try. 

Protein-rich tofu gives this drink a thick and creamy texture, and frozen blueberries, cherries, and grapes deliver deep flavor and additional antioxidants.

This recipe uses frozen blueberries for year-round eating. If you make this dish later in the spring or summer, use fresh; just take a few minutes off the compote's cooking time.

Yogurt adds a healthy component to this fool, an old-fashioned dessert.

Sometimes called a grunt, other times a slump, stewed summer fruit tucked beneath golden baked biscuits is a classic New England dessert.

As delicious as just-picked strawberries are for dessert, tossing them in a simple vanilla syrup sweetened with fruit juice and a little sugar is a wonderful, quick way to make them special.

To create a healthful version of a Napoleon, replace high-fat puff pastry with layers of thinly sliced pineapple.