Hot or Cold Spiced Fruits
Elevate your dessert game with this versatile recipe for Hot or Cold Spiced Fruits—a delightful medley of tender apples, pears, citrusy orange segments, juicy grapes, and sweet dried cranberries or raisins, all gently simmered in a fragrant blend of orange juice, warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, and a touch of honey or maple syrup. Whether served piping hot with a hint of butter for cozy comfort on a chilly day or chilled to perfection for a refreshing, fruity treat, this adaptable dish is a must-try. Perfect as a topping for oatmeal, yogurt, or ice cream, or simply enjoyed on its own, these spiced fruits bring natural sweetness and aromatic warmth to any table. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe is as nourishing as it is delicious—ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a crowd-pleasing snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium fresh apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 medium fresh pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 large fresh orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 cup seedless grapes
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for serving hot)
Instructions
Prep the fruits by peeling, coring, and slicing the apples and pears. Peel and segment the orange and ensure the grapes are washed and de-stemmed.
In a large saucepan, combine the orange juice, water, and honey or maple syrup. Stir well to dissolve the honey or syrup.
Add the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the liquid mixture. Stir to combine, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed.
Place the prepared apples, pears, orange segments, grapes, and dried cranberries or raisins into the saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low heat. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruits are tender but not mushy.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
For serving hot: Optional, stir in 1 tablespoon of butter for added richness. Serve the spiced fruits warm in bowls as is or over oatmeal, yogurt, or ice cream.
For serving cold: Let the spiced fruits cool to room temperature, then refrigerate in an airtight container for at least 2 hours. Serve chilled as a refreshing treat or over granola.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 280.5 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.5 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 223.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1945 mg | 41% | |
*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.
