Lactose Free Apple-Ginger Fruit Salad Cups
Fresh fruit, bright citrus, and a little warmth from grated ginger come together in a dish that feels like a celebration on a plate. The dressing is completely dairy-free by nature — just lime juice, raw honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and lime zest whisked into something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Hollowed-out apple halves do double duty as edible serving bowls, which means zero fuss with extra dishes and a genuinely impressive presentation. A quick brush of lime juice on the cut apple cups keeps everything looking fresh and vibrant, even if you're prepping slightly ahead. Blueberries, strawberries, pear, and two varieties of apple give you a mix of textures and flavors in every single spoonful. Letting the dressed fruit rest for ten minutes before serving is a small step that makes a big difference, coaxing out the juices and letting the ginger and cinnamon really sink in. Finish with a scatter of fresh mint and you've got something that works equally well as a light dessert, a brunch centerpiece, or a refreshing side that nobody will be able to stop picking at.
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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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