Spiced Mixed Fruit Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup each sliced dried apricots and dried cherries, 3 strips lemon zest, the juice of 1 lemon, a spoonful of sugar, 1 cinnamon stick and 2 tablespoons water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 30 seconds. Toss with 2 segmented oranges, 2 sliced pears and a dash of vanilla; let sit at least 30 minutes. Serve with yogurt.
• Serves: 4 (does not include yogurt); Calories: 181; Total Fat: 0.5 gram; Saturated Fat: 0 grams; Protein: 2 grams; Total carbohydrates: 46 grams; Sugar: 35 grams; Fiber: 6 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 3 milligrams

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In an ungreased shallow 3-1/2-qt. baking dish, combine the pineapple, apricots, peaches and pears; set aside. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, ginger and reserved pineapple juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks. Pour over fruit. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm.

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• In a large bowl, combine the apples, pears, mangoes and strawberries. In a small bowl, whisk the juices, cilantro, vinegar, lime zest and hot chili sauce. Drizzle over fruit mixture; toss to coat.

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• Clean, drain, chop fruits; combine in a bowl.
• Combine juices, honey and cinnamon and pour over fruit.
• Cover and chill for overnight or 8 hours.
• *Iuse canned apricots and omit the prunes.

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• Trim off all the peel and white pith from the oranges. Halve lengthwise and then slice crosswise into half-moons. Transfer to a large bowl and add the mixed berries and peaches.
• Combine the honey, 1/4 cup water and ginger slices in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the rum and strain over the fruit and toss well. Set aside to cool and allow the flavors to blend, at least 30 minutes. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until cold.
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Steps:

• For the fruit: Cut the grapefruits and oranges into segments over a large bowl, and squeeze the remaining juice from the inner membrane. Gently toss the segments with the grapes and pomegranate pips and grapes. Peel, slice, and toss in the bananas.
• For the syrup: Stir together the honey, water, vanilla bean pod and seeds, ginger, cinnamon, and star anise, if using, in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, and then pour over the fruit. Remove the star anise, set aside for about 1 hour for the flavors to come together. Serve.

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• For the spicy roasted pecans: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and coat with cooking spray.
• In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, salt, cayenne, ginger and egg white. Whisk until foamy. Fold in the pecans until fully incorporated.
• Transfer the pecans to the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Bake until fragrant, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
• For the fruit salad: Cut a slit into the habanero. Combine the honey and orange juice in a small saucepot and add the habanero and cinnamon. Heat until just simmering, about 40 seconds. Let stand for 10 minutes, then remove the habanero.
• To serve: Toss the cantaloupe, grapes, kiwis and apples with the honey syrup, then coarsely crumble the pecans on top.

Steps:

• Place Europe's Best Sliced Country Strawberries in a serving bowl. Let defrost while preparing grapefruit and oranges. Add grapefruit and orange segments, pomegranate seeds and berries. Toss gently to combine.
• In a bowl, whisk together juice, syrup, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. pour over fruit. Let stand for 30 minutes or up to two hours. Garnish with chopped pistachios.
• TIP: Goji berries are available, dried, in supermarkets, health food stores and bulk food stores. They add a slightly tart flavor to dishes. Use in fruit and vegetable salads, soups, cereal and trail mix.
• Extra pomegranate seeds can be frozen for use in salads, beverages and garnishes.

Steps:

• Drain fruit juices into saucepan. Add sugar, vinegar, salt, and cinnamon. Tie allspice and cloves in small cheesecloth bag and add to juices. Heat to boiling point and boil 5 minutes. Add all fruits and simmer 10 minutes. Do not boil. Cool. Remove bag of spices. Cover and chill at least 24 hours before serving. Good with meat or poultry as a relish, or with whipped cream for an unusual dessert. Fruit will keep several weeks in refrigerator without canning. The recipe did not say how many servings. I guess about 16. Prep time does not include 24 hour chilling.

Steps:

• 1. In a 3 Qt baking dish, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and bake 35-40 minutes 350*, fruit will soften.
• 2. Stir in apples and cranberries, Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes apples are tender. Serve warm or at room temperature.