Tropical Curried Fruit Recipes

MOM'S CURRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
• Drain the fruit and arrange it in an oven-proof casserole dish. Dot the fruit with butter or margarine. Mix the sugars and the curry powder together, sprinkle over the top of the fruit.
• Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) until slightly brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

HOT CURRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• In a 2-1/2-qt. casserole, combine fruit and raisins. Melt butter in a small saucepan; stir in brown sugar and curry powder. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over fruit mixture; mix gently. Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

WARM CURRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, combine the pineapple, cherries, pears and peaches. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, curry, cinnamon, nutmeg and reserved juice; pour over fruit. , Cover and bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until heated through.

CURRIED PORK AND FRUIT

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok coated with cooking spray, stir-fry pork and onion for 2-3 minutes or until pork is browned and onion is tender. Sprinkle with the flour, curry, salt, cayenne and ginger; toss to coat. Stir in the broth; bring to a boil. Add fruit; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Serve over rice if desired.

BAKED CURRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• Drain all fruits, reserving 1/2 cup of mixed juices.
• Place fruit in layer in 8x8-inch glass baking dish.
• Mix brown sugar and spices with reserved 1/2 cup mixed fruit juice.
• Pour over fruit.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes.

TROPICAL CURRY

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan and sauté onions, apple, banana, tomatoes and curry powder for approximately 10 minutes.
• Add the meat and brown well.
• Add flour and cook for a further 2 minutes.
• Add all the pineapple juice and the chutney, stirring well.
• Bring to the boil and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
• Add the pineapple pieces, coconut, sultanas and lemon juice.
• Simmer for a further 30 minutes.
• Serve over rice, Enjoy !

CURRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• Arrange pineapple, pears, peaches, apricots and cherries in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients; spoon over fruit.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 3 to 4 hours to develop the flavors.
• Serve warm or chilled. To chill, cool about 2 hours, then spoon fruit into container; cover and refrigerate until chilled.

CURRIED TROPICAL NUT MIX

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds. Add the almonds, cashews, peanuts and coconut; toss to coat., Cook, uncovered, 5-6 minutes longer or until lightly browned, stirring after each minute. Add mangoes. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

SLOW-COOKER SPICED FRUIT

Steps:

• In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Place cloves and cinnamon sticks on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Place bag in slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, curry powder and wine; pour over fruit., Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 3-4 hours. Discard spice bag; sprinkle with almonds. Serve with a slotted spoon.

TROPICAL FRUIT MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery and fruit. Combine mayonnaise, salad dressing, vinegar, honey and curry powder. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Sprinkle with pecans.

CURRIED SALMON WITH SUMMER FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Mix the curry paste and lime juice together in a small baking dish. Add the salmon to the curry mixture and turn to coat evenly. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 1 hour.
• While the salmon is marinating, make the chutney by stirring together the nectarine, plums, blueberries, onion, cayenne pepper, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Place chutney in refrigerator until salmon is ready.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Remove plastic wrap from salmon and bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes. Spoon chutney in even amounts over each fillet.