Celery Free Apple-Ginger Fruit Salad Cups
Fresh, vibrant, and almost too pretty to eat, these fruit salad cups turn everyday ingredients into something genuinely showstopping. Hollowed apple halves stand in as edible bowls, filled with a colorful mix of diced apple, pear, blueberries, and strawberries — all tossed in a bright dressing of lime juice, honey, freshly grated ginger, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon. The ginger and citrus combo is the real star here, giving the whole thing a zippy, slightly warming lift that makes it feel far more sophisticated than a standard fruit bowl. A short 10-minute rest lets the dressing soak into every piece, so the flavors genuinely meld rather than just sitting on top. This is the kind of recipe that works equally well as a brunch centerpiece, a light dessert, or a snack that feels a little special on a regular Tuesday. Every single ingredient is naturally free from anything that could cause concern for those avoiding certain vegetables, so there's zero label-reading stress involved. Finish with a scatter of fresh mint if you have it — it adds a cool, herby note that ties everything together beautifully.
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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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