Spiced Winter Fruit
Cozy up with the comforting flavors of Spiced Winter Fruit, a warm and aromatic dessert that captures the essence of the season. This easy-to-make recipe features tender apples and pears simmered with dried figs and cranberries in a fragrant blend of orange juice, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and nutmeg. A touch of brown sugar and a splash of vanilla extract enhance the natural sweetness of the fruits, while the addition of melted butter lends a luscious richness. Perfect for holiday gatherings or quiet winter evenings, this versatile dish can be served on its own or topped with creamy yogurt, whipped cream, or crunchy granola for an indulgent treat. Ready in just 45 minutes, this spiced fruit medley is a beautifully simple way to warm up your table this winter!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced apples
- 2 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced pears
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup, quartered dried figs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 1 whole star anise
- 3 whole cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
- optional toppings (e.g., yogurt, whipped cream, or granola)
Instructions
Prepare the apples and pears by peeling, coring, and slicing them into evenly sized pieces.
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the apples and pears to the pan and sauté for 5-6 minutes, until they begin to soften slightly.
Stir in the dried cranberries and quartered dried figs.
Pour in the orange juice and water, then add the brown sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, and ground nutmeg. Stir gently to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and allow the fruits to cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruits are tender and the liquid has thickened slightly.
Remove the cinnamon stick, star anise, and cloves from the pan.
Stir in the vanilla extract and adjust sweetness to taste if needed.
Serve the spiced winter fruit warm on its own or with optional toppings such as yogurt, whipped cream, or granola.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1155 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 248 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.6 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 176.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1525 mg | 32% | |
*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.
