Artificial Flavors Free Gluten Free Apple Pear Fruit Salad
There is something quietly satisfying about a fruit salad that tastes exactly like what it is — real, ripe fruit at its best. Crisp apple slices and tender pears get tossed in a simple dressing of fresh lemon juice, honey, and a whisper of cinnamon, and the result is bright, fragrant, and genuinely refreshing. No flavor packets, no bottled dressings with unpronounceable additives — just whole ingredients you can see and trust. For anyone navigating a diet free from synthetic flavoring agents, this kind of recipe is a relief because every element is exactly what it claims to be. The honey brings gentle sweetness, the lemon keeps the fruit looking and tasting fresh, and the optional fresh mint adds a cool herbal note that feels almost fancy. It comes together in minutes and works beautifully as a light dessert, a brunch side, or an afternoon snack.
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4 servings
- 2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and thinly sliced
- 2 medium ripe pears (such as bartlett or bosc), cored and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, and ground cinnamon until the honey is fully dissolved.
- 2
Core and thinly slice the apples and pears, then add them to a large mixing bowl.
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