5 Fabulous Fresh Fruit Recipes

September 07, 2013
John Kernick
From dinner to dessert, these easy fresh fruit recipes add a bit of seasonal flavor to your meals.
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More than just picnic food

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If you're having trouble meeting your recommended daily intake, or simply tired of the regular ol' apple in the morning, these juicy new recipes will solve your problem fast.

Spiced Honeyed Apricots

Serve over plain Greek yogurt or vanilla frozen yogurt. Any leftover syrup is delicious stirred into iced tea.

Ingredients: water, sugar, honey, orange zest, cinnamon stick, star anise pods, apricots, lemon juice

Calories: 119

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Pomegranate-Glazed Chicken with Blackberries

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Sweet berries dress up basic grilled chicken

Ingredients: unsweetened pomegranate juice, molasses, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper, skinless, boneless chicken breast, blackberries

Calories: 322

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Vanilla-Roasted Peach Pie

Ingredients:

Crust:

graham cracker crumbs, egg white, sugar, unsalted butter, canola oil. Filling: unflavored gelatin, unsweetened almond milk, fat-free Greek yogurt, light brown sugar, salt, vanilla bean. Topping: peaches, lemon juice, water, sugar, unsalted butter

Calories: 185

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Strawberry-Lemon Spread

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Ingredients:

strawberries, sugar, water, lemon zest, lemon juice

Calories: 66

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Red and Black Fruit Salad

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Pistachios and a hint of mint add another dimension to fruit salad.

Ingredients: red plums, raspberries, blueberries, sugar, orange juice, cinnamon, unsalted shelled pistachios, mint leaves

Calories: 90

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One more fruity idea

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Melon + chocolate

Just dip watermelon slices in melted dark chocolate and flip to let excess chocolate drip off.

Tip: For a just ripe melon, ook for one that’s firm and heavy for its size.

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