Steeped Aromatic Fruit Salad

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 15
Steeped Aromatic Fruit Salad with Dates, Figs, Prunes, and Cranberries
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Prep

10 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 satsuma oranges or 4 clementines , peeled and segmented
2 pears , cored , peeled and quartered
400 g mixed fruit ( dates , figs , prunes and cranberries )
140 g caster sugar
4 cloves
3 cardamom pods
1 inch cinnamon stick
mint leaf , to serve
creme fraiche , to serve

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
240
Sugar
48g
Fat
1g
This Steeped Aromatic Fruit Salad is a delightful combination of fresh and dried fruits with warm spices that create a heavenly aroma. This recipe is perfect for any season, whether it's served cold in the summer or warmed up in the winter. The sweet and fragrant flavors make it an ideal dessert, or it can be served as a healthy breakfast or snack. This fruit salad is easy to make, and it's a great way to use up any extra fruit you have on hand.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine the segmented satsuma oranges or clementines, quartered pears, mixed fruit, and caster sugar.
2.Lightly crush the cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick and add them to the bowl.
3.Mix the fruit and spices together until everything is well combined.
4.Cover the bowl with cling film and allow the fruit to steep for at least an hour, or overnight in the fridge.
5.Serve the fruit salad in bowls with a few fresh mint leaves on top, and a dollop of creme fraiche on the side.

PROS

This fruit salad is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy a variety of fruits and spices.

The cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon add a fragrant aroma to the dish.

CONS

The fruit salad may be too sweet for some people, especially if the mixed fruit contains a lot of dried fruit with added sugar.

Some people may not like the combination of fruit and spices.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This fruit salad is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
The mixed fruit contains antioxidants and phytonutrients that may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
The cinnamon in this recipe has been linked to improving blood sugar control and reducing inflammation.

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