Pork Free Apple-Ginger Fruit Salad Cups
Fresh fruit, bright citrus, and a whisper of warm spice come together in a dish that looks like it took serious effort but comes together with just a knife and a melon baller. Hollowed apple halves stand in as edible serving bowls, filled to the brim with a colorful mix of diced apple, pear, blueberries, and strawberries — every bite is juicy, crisp, and genuinely beautiful on a table. The dressing is where things get interesting: freshly grated ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, honey, and double-hit lime juice create a fragrant, lightly spiced glaze that ties all the fruit together without overpowering any of it. A short ten-minute rest lets the flavors meld and coaxes out just enough natural juice to pool at the bottom of each cup. This is the kind of recipe that works effortlessly for brunches, potlucks, or a light dessert when you want something refreshing but still a little special. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived additives — no gelatin, no hidden animal fats, nothing to second-guess — so you can serve it with total confidence to anyone at the table. Finish with a scatter of fresh mint and watch the whole platter disappear.
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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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