Wheat Free Apple-Ginger Fruit Salad Cups
Fresh fruit salad doesn't get more charming than this — hollowed apple halves become edible bowls packed with a jewel-bright mix of diced apples, pear, blueberries, and strawberries. The dressing is where things really sing: bright lime juice, raw honey, freshly grated ginger, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon come together into something that tastes far more sophisticated than the short ingredient list suggests. A quick ten-minute rest lets the flavors meld and coaxes a little natural juice out of the fruit, turning the whole thing into something almost syrupy and irresistible. Every single component here is naturally free of wheat and gluten — no swaps needed, no label-checking required, just whole fruit and pantry staples doing their thing. The apple cups themselves are a clever trick: brushing the cut edges with lime juice keeps them from browning while adding another layer of citrus brightness. These are stunning on a brunch table or as a light dessert, and the optional fresh mint on top makes them look genuinely restaurant-worthy. Whether you're cooking for someone with a wheat sensitivity or just want a dish that feels effortless and impressive, this one delivers on every count.
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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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