Spiced Fruit Medley Classic (Printer-Friendly)
A warm, spiced blend of seasonal fruits simmered gently for a flavorful, versatile topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
03 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed
04 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
→ Sweetener
05 - 1/3 cup brown sugar or maple syrup
→ Spices
06 - 1 cinnamon stick
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
→ Liquids
11 - 1/2 cup orange juice
12 - Zest of 1 orange
→ Optional
13 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
14 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
# How to Make It:
01 - Place apples, pears, pineapple, and grapes into a large saucepan.
02 - Incorporate brown sugar or maple syrup, cinnamon stick, ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, orange juice, and orange zest; stir gently to mix.
03 - Set saucepan over medium heat and bring contents to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
04 - Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until fruit softens but retains shape, stirring intermittently.
05 - During the last five minutes, add dried cranberries or raisins along with lemon juice if desired.
06 - Remove cinnamon stick before serving warm; alternatively, cool and refrigerate for later use.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It brings out the natural sweetness of fruit in a way that feels like sharing a delicious secret with a friend
- The blend of warming spices makes it feel like a homemade treat any time of year
02 -
- Do not let the fruit cook too long; it should be tender but never mushy to keep that delightful texture
- Adding citrus zest and juice in the end really lifts the whole dish and keeps it from feeling heavy or sugary
03 -
- Use fresh orange zest instead of dried for the brightest citrus note
- Gently simmering rather than boiling keeps fruits intact and flavors balanced