Best 7 Fruit And Spice Bake Recipes

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If you're looking for a delightful and flavorful dessert that combines the sweetness of fruit with the warmth of spices, look no further than the classic "Fruit and Spice Bake". This irresistible dish features a combination of fresh or dried fruits, such as apples, pears, or berries, enveloped in a rich and aromatic spice mixture. The result is a delectable treat that's perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy family gathering, a festive holiday celebration, or simply a sweet craving that needs satisfying.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPICED FRUIT BAKE RECIPE



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Rain, snow or heat wave, this Hot Spiced Fruit Bake is an evergreen ready to eat bake dessert. Here's how to make this Fruit Breakfast casserole!

Provided by Neha Mathur

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Apples (Sliced)
2 Pear (Sliced)
1 cup Pineapple (Chunks)
1/2 cup Pomegranate
15-20 Cherries (Pitted and halved)
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar
1 tbsp Honey
1/2 cup Butter (Melted)
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
1/4 cup Roasted Pecans (Chopped)

Steps:

  • Mix the fruits in a bowl.
  • Add lemon juice and mix well.
  • Mix dark brown sugar, honey, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl.
  • Pour the mixture over the fruits and mix well.
  • Transfer the fruits in a 8x6 inch inch baking tray.
  • Pre heat the oven to 150 Degrees C or 300 Degrees F..
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes.
  • Remove the tray from the oven and sprinkle roasted pecans on top.
  • Serve hot with ice cream scoops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 kcal, Carbohydrate 75 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 213 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 62 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOME-FOR-CHRISTMAS FRUIT BAKE



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Pop this special dish in the oven and mouths will water in anticipation- the cinnamony aroma is tantalizing! The fruit comes out tender and slightly tart, while the pecan halves add a delightful crunch. -Bonnie Baumgardner, Sylva, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium apple, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1 can (29 ounces) peach halves, drained
1 can (29 ounces) pear halves, drained
1 jar (6 to 8 ounces) maraschino cherries
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Toss apple slices with lemon juice. Arrange in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Combine pineapple, peaches and pears; spoon over apples. Top with cherries and pecans; set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and reserved pineapple juice. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted. Pour over fruit. Bake, uncovered, until apples are tender, about 45 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FRUIT BAKE



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The sweetness of fruit combines with the tartness of rhubarb, delivering a tasty end to a meal or an anytime snack. Serve hot or cold with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Edinmetr

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Peach Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 fresh peaches, pitted and chopped
2 pears - peeled, cored and chopped
4 stalks rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons raisins
1 large papaya - peeled, seeded and cubed
2 tablespoons biscuit baking mix
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Arrange the peaches, pears, rhubarb, raisins, and papaya or mango in the prepared pan. In a medium bowl, combine the baking mix, brown sugar and margarine. Stir until mixture has a crumbly texture. Sprinkle evenly over fruit.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 43.7 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

FRUIT 'N' SPICE ROUNDS



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While I was looking for a way to use up an abundance of dates, I came across this recipe. Made with raisins, walnuts and a delectable lemon glaze, these quickly became a family favorite. -Allison Bell, Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups finely chopped dates
1 cup finely chopped raisins
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the dates, raisins and walnuts. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle. , On a floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Meanwhile, combine glaze ingredients until smooth; brush over warm cookies. Cool before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FRUIT AND SPICE GRANOLA



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Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Dried Fruit     Coconut     Almond     Pecan     Oat     Spice     Healthy     Honey     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut*
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup pecans
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1/2 cup honey
2 cups mixed dried fruits such as cranberries, cherries, currants, golden raisins, apricots, prunes, and/or dates
available at natural foods shops

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl stir together oats. coconut, nuts, and spices. In a small saucepan melt butter with honey over low heat, stirring occasionally. Pour butter mixture over oat mixture and toss to combine well.
  • Spread granola evenly in 2 shallow baking pans and bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, stirring frequently and switching position of pans halfway through baking, until golden brown, about 30 minutes. In large bowl combine granola with dried fruits and cool, stirring occasionally. (Granola keeps in an airtight container, chilled, 1 month.)

FRUIT SPICE CAKE ( NOT A CHRISTMAS FRUIT CAKE!!!)



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This is a wonderful moist and rich cake. If you like to can peaches in the summer this is perfect for you. It is a good way to use up old bottled fruit. Requires no eggs!

Provided by mom_of_4

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 quart canned fruit, with juice (I like peaches)
1 cup oil
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon clove
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup walnuts (optional)
1 cup coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • Blend fruit with the juice in blender.
  • In a large bowl add the fruit mixture to the oil and sugar and mix well.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix.
  • Pour into 9X13 inch greased pan and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
  • Frost with a butter cream frosting or with a cream cheese frosting. (Which is the one I recommend.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.1, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 614.8, Carbohydrate 57.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 25.2, Protein 4.3

WHITE CHOCOLATE, FRUIT, AND SPICE MUFFINS



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A dark, moist, rich muffin. Original, yet classically delicious!

Provided by Chantal Pare'

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Chocolate Muffin Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup brewed coffee
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons molasses
3 tablespoons butter
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup graham cracker crumbs
2 shredded wheat cereal biscuits, crushed
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup crushed bran flakes cereal
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
⅔ cup golden raisins
⅔ cup chopped white chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, mix cocoa powder, quick-cooking oats, brewed coffee, water, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, molasses, and butter. Cook and stir until evenly moist and thickened. Cool slightly, and pour into a medium bowl.
  • Beat the egg into the cocoa powder mixture. Mix in flour, graham cracker crumbs, crushed shredded wheat cereal, crushed bran flakes cereal, and poppy seeds. Gradually beat in the milk, adding enough to form a smooth batter. Thoroughly beat in baking powder. Fold in apple, raisins, and white chocolate. Scoop into the prepared muffin pan.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 25.6 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 237.6 mg, Sugar 25 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season fruit.
  • If you're using frozen fruit, thaw it completely before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter, or your muffins will be tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These fruit and spice muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat. They're perfect for a quick grab-and-go breakfast or a snack. With their moist and fluffy texture and the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone.

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