Warm Fruit Salad
I created this recipe to use up some leftovers and what I had on hand. But it would be good with about any kind of fruit. Great for a chilly winter morning.
I created this recipe to use up some leftovers and what I had on hand. But it would be good with about any kind of fruit. Great for a chilly winter morning.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 apple cut into chunks
- 1 pear cut into chunks
- 1 orange (cara cara or blood, if available), peeled, sectioned and cut into chunks
- 1/8 cup light coconut milk
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons pecans chopped
- 4 tablespoons ezekiel 4:9 cereal (optional)
- Carbohydrate 46.351181036083 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 8.94677075863374 g
- Fiber 6.72837073529268 g
- Protein 2.61525004958779 g
- Saturated Fat 5.66274771407183 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (195g)
- Sodium 8.26123624778317 mg
- Sugar 39.6228103007904 g
- Trans Fat 0.685357223518673 g
- Calories 251 calories
Step-by-step
- Combine all ingredients except the pecans and cereal in a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on high about 6 minutes until the flavors have combined and the fruit is tender but still crispy.
- Mix in the pecans. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon Ezekiel cereal for extra crunch, if desired. Serve warm.
Most cooks ruin warm fruit dishes by cutting chunks unevenly and nuking them until the mixture turns into a watery, structural failure. Apples and pears require uniform one-inch cubes to cook evenly in a standard 1,200-watt microwave without turning the exterior into mush while the centers remain stubbornly raw. Controlling moisture release determines whether this dish maintains distinct pieces or collapses into a sad compote. Implementing precise technique adjustments prevents soggy results and preserves the necessary bite.
- Slice apples and pears to uniform dimensions so density variations do not cause uneven softening during the six-minute heating cycle.
- Combine the orange juice, lemon juice, and light coconut milk carefully, ensuring the liquids do not pool heavily at the base of the microwave-safe bowl before cooking begins.
- Watch for the specific visual cue of fruit that yields slightly to pressure while retaining sharp edges and opaque skin tension.
- Stir the chopped pecans in immediately after heating to introduce fat and crunch that contrasts sharply against the tender fruit.
Proper sequencing ensures the cereal topping remains crisp instead of absorbing ambient steam from the hot bowl. Following these exact thermal guidelines separates a vibrant dish from an overcooked puddle.
