Beef Free Apple-Ginger Fruit Salad Cups
Fresh, vibrant, and almost too pretty to eat, these apple cups are a showstopper that comes together with nothing but fruit, a handful of pantry spices, and a little patience. Hollowed-out apple halves act as edible bowls, cradling a colorful mix of diced apple, pear, blueberries, and strawberries — all tossed in a bright lime-honey dressing with freshly grated ginger and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon. The dressing is whisked together in minutes, and that short 10-minute rest before serving is the secret move that lets everything meld into something genuinely special. Lime juice does double duty here, keeping the apple cups from browning while also anchoring the tangy-sweet dressing. Every single ingredient is naturally plant-based and completely free of any meat or animal protein, so there's zero guesswork about what's in the bowl. A scatter of fresh mint on top adds a cool, herby finish that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy without any extra effort. Whether you're serving this at a brunch table or packing it for a picnic, it disappears fast.
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4 servings
For the apple cups
- 4 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), for the cups
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime), for brushing cups
For the fruit salad
- 2 medium apples (such as granny smith or pink lady), diced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 medium ripe pear, diced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp lime zest
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve 4 apples crosswise (through the equator, not stem to base) to create 8 cup-shaped halves. Use a melon baller or small spoon to scoop out the core and enough flesh to form a shallow bowl, leaving a wall about 1/2 inch thick. Brush the cut surfaces and interior of each cup with 1 tbsp lime juice to prevent browning, then set aside on a serving platter.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tbsp lime juice, honey, grated ginger, ground Ceylon cinnamon, and lime zest until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
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