Legume Free Apple-Ginger Fruit Salad Cups
Fresh fruit salads are a joy to make, and this one takes presentation to a whole new level by serving everything inside hollowed-out apple halves. The combination of crisp apples, juicy pear, plump blueberries, and bright strawberries gives you a gorgeous mix of textures and colors in every bite. A quick dressing of fresh lime juice, raw honey, grated ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon ties it all together with a warm, citrusy kick that feels anything but ordinary. Letting the dressed fruit rest for ten minutes before serving is a small step that makes a big difference — the flavors meld beautifully and the natural juices pool at the bottom of each cup. For anyone navigating a legume-free lifestyle, this recipe is effortlessly on-side, built entirely from fresh fruit, honey, and spices with zero hidden ingredients to second-guess. A scatter of fresh mint on top adds a cool, herby finish that makes the whole platter look like something from a fancy brunch spread. These are equally at home on a holiday table or a casual weekend morning when you want something that feels a little special.
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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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