Pistachio Free Apple-Ginger Fruit Salad Cups
Fresh, vibrant, and almost too pretty to eat, these apple cups are a showstopper that comes together with nothing but whole fruit, honey, and a handful of warm spices. Hollowed-out apple halves stand in as edible bowls, filled with a bright mix of diced apple, pear, blueberries, and strawberries — all tossed in a zingy lime-ginger dressing that ties everything together beautifully. The secret is letting the dressed fruit rest for a few minutes so the honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and fresh ginger have time to meld into something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Every component here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-checking or ingredient-swapping required — just clean, whole-food ingredients from start to finish. A finishing scatter of fresh mint adds a cool, herby lift that makes each bite feel a little more special. These are ideal for brunches, picnics, or any time you want something that looks impressive without requiring much effort at all.
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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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