Carrageenan Free Apple-Ginger Fruit Salad Cups
These little apple cups are as pretty as they are delicious — a vibrant mix of diced apples, pear, blueberries, and strawberries tossed in a bright dressing of fresh lime juice, raw honey, grated ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon. The whole thing comes together with zero processed ingredients, which means no sneaky additives or thickeners to worry about. Carrageenan has a way of hiding in pre-made dressings, flavored yogurts, and even some packaged fruit products, so building this salad entirely from scratch puts you fully in control. The dressing is whisked together in minutes and gets even better after a short rest, giving the fruit time to soak up all that citrusy, spiced goodness. Hollowed-out apple halves do double duty as edible serving vessels, making cleanup a breeze and presentation genuinely impressive. A scatter of fresh mint on top adds a cool, herby finish that ties everything together. Whether you're serving this at a brunch spread or packing it for a picnic, it's the kind of dish that 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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