Shellfish Free Apple-Ginger Fruit Salad Cups
Fresh fruit, bright citrus, and a little warmth from grated ginger come together in a dish that feels as festive as it does effortless. Hollowed apple halves stand in as edible serving bowls, making the presentation genuinely stunning without requiring any special equipment — just a melon baller and a little patience. The dressing is a simple whisk-together of lime juice, raw honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and lime zest, and that ten-minute resting time is worth every second as the flavors meld and the fruit softens just slightly into something magical. Blueberries, strawberries, pear, and two varieties of apple give you a range of textures and sweetness levels in every spoonful. A scatter of fresh mint at the end lifts the whole thing with a cool, herby finish. Because every ingredient here is whole, fresh, and plant-based, there's zero concern about hidden seafood derivatives or cross-contact that can sneak into store-bought fruit cups and pre-made dressings. This one is a natural crowd-pleaser for brunches, potlucks, or any time you want something beautiful on the table with very little fuss.
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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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