Classic & Modern Spelt Recipes for Every Meal

Bowl of spelt pumpkin gnocchi in brown butter topped with crispy sage leaves and grated Parmesan on a linen cloth

Spelt Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Butter

Make soft spelt pumpkin gnocchi with brown butter and crispy sage in 40 minutes. Wholesome, satisfying, and lighter than potato gnocchi.

Spelt savoury breakfast galette with four baked eggs, feta, and wilted spinach on a slate board

Spelt Savoury Breakfast Galette with Eggs

A crisp spelt flour galette topped with eggs, sautéed vegetables, and cheese. Ready in 40 minutes, naturally nutty, and easy enough for any morning.

Spelt Roasted Grape and Goat Cheese Tart

A spelt shortcrust tart filled with creamy goat cheese and jammy roasted grapes. Ready in 40 minutes, make-ahead friendly, and satisfying enough for a light lunch.

Spelt Dark Chocolate Tahini Cookies

Spelt dark chocolate tahini cookies with crisp edges, fudgy centres, and a nutty sesame depth. Ready in 40 minutes, one bowl, no mixer needed.

Spelt Coconut Lime Drizzle Cake

A light spelt flour cake soaked with sharp lime drizzle and layered with toasted coconut. Bakes in one bowl, stays moist for days.

Spelt Pistachio and Rose Shortbread

Spelt flour gives these pistachio and rose shortbread a nutty, crumbly texture. Ready in 40 minutes with simple ingredients and a delicate floral finish.

Spelt Brown Butter Apple Blondies

Spelt flour and brown butter give these apple blondies a nutty, caramel depth. Ready in 40 minutes, one bowl, and easy to adapt with what you have.

Walnut and Blue Cheese Scones

Flaky, savory scones packed with walnuts and blue cheese. Ready in 40 minutes, great warm from the oven or made ahead for easy entertaining.

Rustic spelt flour fig tart with caramelised figs, honey glaze, and fresh thyme on a wooden board

Spelt Fig Tart with Honey and Thyme

A short-crust spelt tart filled with fresh figs, honey, and thyme. Ready in 40 minutes, naturally sweetened, and worth making for any autumn gathering.

Four golden baked spelt hand pies on linen, one broken open to reveal honey mustard chicken and leek filling

Spelt Honey Mustard Chicken Hand Pies

Flaky spelt pastry filled with tender chicken, honey mustard sauce, and leeks. Baked golden in 40 minutes. Great for lunchboxes or casual gatherings.

Spelt flatbread topped with charred peach wedges, torn burrata, fresh basil and honey drizzle on a wooden board

Spelt Charred Peach and Burrata Flatbread

Spelt flatbread topped with charred peaches and fresh burrata. Ready in 40 minutes, with a nutty crust, soft cheese, and sweet-smoky fruit in every bite.

Rustic spelt blackberry galette with golden folded crust and deep purple filling on a white ceramic plate

Spelt Blackberry and Bay Leaf Galette

A rustic spelt galette filled with fresh blackberries and subtle bay leaf warmth. Wholegrain pastry, no tart tin needed, ready in under an hour.

Spelt Miso Butter Roasted Carrot Tart

A spelt pastry tart filled with miso butter roasted carrots. Nutty crust, caramelised filling, ready in under 90 minutes with make-ahead steps.

Whole spelt Yule Log on a wooden board with bark-textured chocolate buttercream, icing sugar dusting, and a cut slice showing dark chocolate spiral filling.

Spelt Yule Log (Bûche de Noël)

This spelt Yule Log uses white spelt flour for a lighter sponge that rolls without cracking, filled with dark chocolate ganache cream. A festive centrepiece worth making.

Spelt Gingerbread Cookies

Spelt gingerbread cookies with warm spices and a crisp edge. Made with whole spelt flour, ready in under an hour, and perfect for gifting or decorating.

Spelt Christmas Pudding

Make a rich spelt Christmas pudding with wholegrain depth, dried fruit, and dark ale. Steams in 6 hours, ages well, and reheats beautifully on the day.

Spelt Raspberry Linzer Tart

A nutty spelt flour crust filled with sharp raspberry jam and topped with a lattice lid. This Linzer tart slices cleanly and keeps well for 4 days.

Whole spelt custard tart with nutmeg-speckled filling and golden spelt pastry crust, one slice lifted on marble surface

Spelt Custard Tart with Nutmeg Pastry Cream

A spelt shortcrust base filled with silky vanilla and nutmeg custard. Bake time 45 min, serves 8 – full method, tips, and make-ahead notes included.

Whole spelt pecan pie with concentric pecan halves and amber maple glaze on a dark wooden board

Spelt Pecan Pie with a Buttery Whole Grain Crust

Make spelt pecan pie with a crisp, nutty whole grain crust and rich pecan filling. Includes tips on blind baking and making ahead for gatherings.

Whole spelt chocolate tart with toasted hazelnuts on slate, one slice pulled away to show dark ganache filling and wholemeal crust

Spelt Chocolate Tart with Hazelnuts

A crisp spelt pastry shell filled with dark chocolate ganache and toasted hazelnuts. Ready in under 2 hours, make-ahead friendly, and naturally nutty.