Winter Fruit Cup Recipes

SIMPLE AND EASY HOMEMADE TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Wash all the fruit before getting started with prep. I like to soak any type of fresh fruit or vegetable in a mixture of vinegar and water for about 10 minutes, then rinse well before preparing or eating.
• Core, peel, and chop the pineapple into chunks; then add them to a large mixing bowl.
• Stem, then slice the strawberries into the bowl.
• Peel and slice the mangoes into the mixing bowl, as well.
• Next drain the mandarin oranges, and add them to the mixture.
• Peel and chop the kiwi into chunks; then add the kiwi chunks to the fruit mixture.
• Peel and slice the bananas into chunks, and add them to the mixing bowl.
• Squeeze fresh lime juice into the fruit mixture.
• If desired, add a tablespoon of sugar.
• Give everything a good stir, mixing all the fruit together until you have a hodge podge of colorful fresh fruit all combined together.
• Finally, add the fresh fruit mixture to plastic cups or containers, and serve.

WINTER FRUIT MACAROONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake until light brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container. Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. Thaw before serving.

WARM WINTER FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove cover and simmer an additional 35 minutes or until liquid is reduced to desired consistency. Serve warm with turkey or pork.
• Recipe note: Compote may be made ahead of serving time. Cover and store in refrigerator. Reheat to a simmer for 10 minutes before serving.
• Garnish with sprigs of fresh rosemary, if desired.

CHILLED FRUIT CUPS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, prepare pineapple juice concentrate according to package directions. Add orange juice concentrate, water, sugar, lemon juice and fruit. Spoon 3/4 cup mixture into each plastic cup. Place cups in a pan and freeze. Remove from the freezer 40-50 minutes before serving.

ISRAELI WINTER FRUIT CUP

Steps:

• Peel and segment navel oranges, remove all membrane, and chop coarsely.
• Chop figs and combine with navel oranges in large bowl.
• Slice bananas and add.
• Squeeze juice from juice oranges and pour over fruit.
• Stir in raisins, walnuts and wine.
• Add sugar (if any) to taste.

FRUIT CUPS

Steps:

• Without draining any of the fruit, combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well.
• Spoon by the cupful into 9 oz. cups and freeze until firm. (Package in plastic airtight bags or cover with plastic wrap for long-term storage).
• Remove from freezer about 15 minutes prior to serving. I like to serve them when they are slushy but still frozen.