Fruit Forward

You can almost forgive the swelter of August in the Lowcountry when you account for the resulting abundant fruit. This month, lush green boughs droop with plump figs, juicy peaches topple out of market baskets, and watermelons continue to ripen on the vine. Don’t let these sweet rewards go to waste. We plucked some favorite recipes by local food and beverage pros from our archives to help you make use of these luscious fruits.