BHA & BHT Free Apple-Ginger Fruit Salad Cups

Bright, juicy, and almost too pretty to eat, these fruit salad cups turn fresh seasonal produce into an edible centerpiece that feels special without requiring much effort. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — whole fruit, fresh lime, raw honey, real ginger — which matters a lot when you're avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT that sneak into packaged dressings, bottled juices, and even some pre-cut fruit products. Making the dressing from scratch with lime juice, honey, grated ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon means you stay completely in control of what goes into the bowl. The apple cups themselves are a clever move: hollowed-out Honeycrisp or Fuji halves brushed with fresh lime juice to prevent browning, no additives needed. Inside, diced Granny Smith or Pink Lady apple, ripe pear, blueberries, and strawberries get tossed in that warm, zingy dressing and left to rest just long enough for the flavors to come together beautifully. A scatter of fresh mint at the end adds a cool, herby finish that makes the whole thing feel like something you'd order at a nice brunch spot. These are ideal for entertaining, meal-prepped fruit snacking, or any time you want something that looks impressive but comes together with nothing more than a knife and a melon baller.

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