Lupin Free Apple-Ginger Fruit Salad Cups
These little apple cups are the kind of thing that makes a fruit salad feel genuinely special — hollowed-out apple halves filled with a jewel-toned mix of diced apple, pear, blueberries, and strawberries, all tossed in a bright lime-honey-ginger dressing. The Ceylon cinnamon and fresh ginger give the whole thing a warm, aromatic lift that keeps it from tasting like a plain fruit bowl. A short ten-minute rest lets the dressing soak in and the fruit release just enough juice to pool beautifully at the bottom of each cup. Brushing the apple cups with lime juice before filling them is a smart little trick that keeps everything looking fresh and vibrant on the platter. Every ingredient here is naturally whole and plant-based, so there's zero concern about hidden legume flours or derivatives that can sneak into packaged dressings and pre-made salads. It's an effortless showstopper for a brunch spread, a light dessert, or an afternoon snack that actually feels like a treat.
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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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