Greek Fruit and Nut Mold
Transport your taste buds to the sunny Mediterranean with this Greek Fruit and Nut Mold, a stunning no-bake dessert brimming with vibrant flavors and wholesome textures. Made with a delightful medley of dried apricots, figs, golden raisins, pistachios, and slivered almonds, this gelatin-based treat is lightly sweetened with honey and infused with warming hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. The refreshing base of orange juice ties it all together, creating a naturally sweet and tangy harmony. Perfect for a light dessert or an elegant addition to a holiday table, this make-ahead dish is as visually striking as it is delicious. Serve chilled to enjoy its refreshing, Greek-inspired flavors at their best.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 packets unflavored gelatin
- 0.5 cups water
- 1.5 cups orange juice
- 0.25 cups honey
- 0.5 cups dried apricots (chopped)
- 0.5 cups dried figs (chopped)
- 0.5 cups golden raisins
- 0.5 cups shelled pistachios
- 0.5 cups almonds (slivered)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.125 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice and honey over medium heat. Stir until the honey has fully dissolved and the mixture is warm, but not boiling.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.
Stir in the chopped dried apricots, dried figs, golden raisins, pistachios, almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until the fruits and nuts are evenly coated with the gelatin mixture.
Lightly grease a 5-cup mold or a loaf pan with a thin layer of neutral oil to prevent sticking. Pour the mixture into the prepared mold, spreading it evenly.
Cover the mold with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
Once set, carefully unmold the dessert onto a serving platter by running a thin blade around the edges of the mold and inverting it onto the plate. If needed, dip the bottom of the mold briefly in warm water to help release it.
Slice and serve chilled as a refreshing and sweet Greek-inspired treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.7 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 290.9 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 229.3 g | ||
| Protein | 47.4 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 488 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 3725 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
