Nutmeg Free Apple-Ginger Fruit Salad Cups
These apple cups are as pretty as they are delicious — hollowed-out apple halves piled high with a bright, jewel-toned mix of diced apple, pear, blueberries, and strawberries. The dressing is where the magic happens: fresh lime juice, raw honey, lime zest, and finely grated ginger come together with a touch of Ceylon cinnamon for a warm, aromatic finish that feels anything but ordinary. Many spice blends and pre-made dressings sneak in warming spices you may not want, but here every single ingredient is spelled out and intentional — no mystery seasonings, no shortcuts. Brushing the apple cups with lime juice keeps everything looking fresh and adds a subtle citrus note that ties the whole dish together. After a quick 10-minute rest, the fruit soaks up the dressing and releases just enough juice to make each spoonful taste like a little celebration. Serve these at a brunch table or a summer gathering and watch them disappear before you've even sat down. Fresh mint scattered on top is optional, but it adds a cool, herby pop that really elevates the presentation.
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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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