Capsaicin Free Apple-Ginger Fruit Salad Cups
Bright, refreshing, and genuinely beautiful on a table, these fruit salad cups turn everyday ingredients into something that feels almost too pretty to eat. Hollowed apple halves stand in as edible bowls, filled with a colorful mix of diced apples, pear, blueberries, and strawberries — all tossed in a zingy lime and honey dressing. The real magic is in that dressing: fresh ginger and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon add warmth and depth without any heat, making this a perfect choice for anyone who needs to keep capsaicin completely off the plate. So many fruit salad dressings sneak in spicy elements or pre-made mixes with hidden ingredients, but here everything is made from scratch with whole, easy-to-verify components. A short rest before serving lets the flavors meld beautifully, so every bite is juicy and well-balanced. Fresh mint on top is optional but adds a lovely herbal lift that makes the whole dish feel a little more special. Whether you're serving these at a brunch, a baby shower, or just a weekday lunch, they disappear 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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