Are you looking for a vibrant and refreshing dessert that incorporates the natural sweetness of fresh fruits? Look no further than the tantalizing world of fruit medleys! These delightful concoctions showcase a harmonious blend of various fruits, skillfully combined to create a symphony of textures and flavors. Whether you're seeking a delightful treat for a special occasion or simply a light and wholesome snack, embarking on a culinary journey to find the best recipe for a fruit medley is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling revitalized.
Let's cook with our recipes!
QUICK FRUIT MEDLEY
Whenever I take this eye-catching fruit salad to a party or gathering, people ask for the recipe. I like to use dark sweet cherries and blueberries to give this blend its distinctive flavor. -Julie Sterchi, Jackson, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, fold in the blueberries, cherries and bananas; gently toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GLAZED FRUIT MEDLEY
The orange dressing on this salad complements the fresh fruit flavors beautifully. It's perfect for a spring or summer brunch. -Karen Bourne, Magrath, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, mix the orange juice, sugar and cornstarch until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a small bowl; cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours., Just before serving, combine the fruit in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with orange juice mixture; toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
FROZEN FRUIT MEDLEY
These are great to have in the freezer. They make a fruity, crunchy snack, kind of like a sherbet pop when eaten frozen, or thaw slightly and serve as a salad or dessert.
Provided by LAURIE
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drain canned fruits, reserving 1 cup combined syrup.
- Cook syrup and sugar over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients including syrup together.
- Using about 2 cups at a time, place mixture in blender.
- Cover and puree until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Pour into another large bowl.
- Repeat until all fruit is processed.
- When all is blended, stir together in the large bowl.
- Line 30 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Ladle fruit into paper cups.
- Freeze until solid.
- When frozen, turn over muffin tins and punch out cups with your thumbs.
- Place cups in freezer bags and store in freezer.
- Remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving to use as a salad or dessert, or eat frozen.
FALL FRUIT MEDLEY
A sweet poppy seed dressing beautifully coats fresh cut fruit in a 20-minute recipe.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In tightly covered container, shake dressing ingredients until well mixed. Shake again before pouring over fruits.
- In large bowl, toss dressing with orange, pineapple and grapes. Cover; refrigerate up to 24 hours. Just before serving, stir in apples.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g
CREAMY FRUIT MEDLEY
Last but not least, Yvonne tosses together an effortless sweet treat to cap off the meal. "I received the recipe for Creamy Fruit Medley from a friend of my mother's years ago," she recalls. "I always have the ingredients on hand in case I need a quick dessert. "Any flavor of gelatin works well, and sometimes I spoon it into individual parfait glasses instead of serving it in one big bowl," Yvonne suggests. "Everyone enjoys it."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set aside 1 cup whipped topping. Place the remaining topping in a large bowl; sprinkle with gelatin and stir until combined. Fold in the pineapple, oranges, marshmallows and pecans if desired. Garnish with reserved topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 13g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
FRUIT MEDLEY SALAD
Cream cheese and yogurt form the light dressing that coats this fast fruit medley. The salad is a snap to assemble because it takes advantage of canned peaches, pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges you likely keep in your pantry. Miniature marshmallows add a sweet touch. -Brittany Tyrrell, Manchester, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the oranges, peaches, pineapple and marshmallows. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, yogurt and sugar until smooth; pour over fruit and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
HOMEMADE FRUIT MEDLEY BABY FOOD
Homemade baby food is much less expensive than store-bought, and it's also nice to know just exactly what you are feeding your precious one! This fast, easy recipe will allow you to be creative with all different kinds of fruits!
Provided by Amanda J.
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place bananas, kiwis, pears, and tangerine in a food processor; process until very smooth. Add lemon juice and blend until smooth. Add infant cereal, 1 tablespoon at a time, until baby food reaches desired thickness.
- Scoop 1/3 to 1/2 cup baby food into sandwich-size resealable bags. Squeeze excess air out of bag and seal. Flatten bags and store in freezer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 1.6 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
FRUIT MEDLEY
Straight from the pantry comes a super-simple, colorful and pleasant-tasting fruit dish. "Pie filling dresses up this combination of canned fruits," reports Margaret Anders of Helena, Montana.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine pie filling and canned fruits. Cover and refrigerate. Stir in banana just before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
NUTTY FRUIT MEDLEY
Ruth Glick coats apples, grapes, banana and walnuts with a creamy dressing to make this Waldorf-like salad. "I experimented with many different versions of this recipe until I got it just right," says the Apple Creek, Ohio cook.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the apples, grapes, banana and walnuts. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, lemon juice and salt; pour over fruit mixture and toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRESH FRUIT MEDLEY WITH HONEY GLAZE
With a honey glaze and a hint of mint, this fresh fruit medley captures summer's mouthwatering flavors. -Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Drizzle with honey and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
AFGHAN NEW YEAR DRIED FRUIT MEDLEY, HAFT MEWA
"Haft Mewa is a compote made from seven different dried fruits and nuts served in their own juices. Traditionally the seven ingredients are as follows: red raisins, black raisins, yellow raisins, senjid (the dried fruit of the oleaster tree), pistachio, dried apricot, and dried apple. This is not a traditional recipe but it is very delicious and don't fret about the ingredients. This is a very flexible recipe, just use dried fruit and nuts that you have in your pantry!" Recipe found on http://www.afghancooking.net
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories Breakfast
Time 49m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In addition you must have a large (at least 5 pints) lidded container with a wide mouth.
- Begin by blanching the walnuts and pistachios. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil, remove from the heat, add the walnuts and pistachios, cover and let it sit for 20 minutes. In the meantime in a large bowl add both kinds of raisins, cherries and apricots. Rinse three times in cold water to remove any residue.
- When the nuts are ready, pour the hot water out and add cold water. That way you won't burn your hands. Peel the skin off the nuts using the best method you can muster up. I must admit, the pistachios were a dream but the walnuts take patience! I found if you have a whole walnut, break it in half and then start peeling. It really makes it easier. Perhaps recruit family members to help. Make sure all the skin is removed from the pistachios and the walnuts, no exception!
- Add the dried fruit and the nuts to the container along with the rosewater and 5 cups of cold water. Stir well. The water should be at lead 1 inch above the ingredients. Refrigerate for 2-4 days. The longer you leave it the sweeter it gets. It will keep in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- Serve in a bowl with its juices. I also think it would taste wonderful on vanilla ice cream or plain yogurt.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.9, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 11.2, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 22, Protein 8.2
RAINBOW FRUIT SALAD MEDLEY
This fresh fruit medley makes a wonderful addition to the breakfast table. A few pinches of ground ginger and nutmeg put a flavorful twist on familiar tastes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. In a large bowl, combine the fruit. Add dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FROZEN FRUIT MEDLEY
This is a really cool dessert. I make it year around..not just summertime.
Provided by patricia taylor
Categories Gelatin Salads
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Dissolve gelatin and salt in boiling water. Drain pineapple; add water to syrup to make 1/2 cup. Stir liquid and lemon juice into gelatin. Chill about 1 hour, 15 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 2. Prepare whipped topping and mix with mayonnaise, fruits, and nuts. Blend into slightly thickened gelatin.
- 3. Spoon into 8" x 14" loaf pan. Freeze until firm. To unmold; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before slicing. Place each slice on individual plate garnished with a bed of lettuce.
CREAMY FRUIT SALAD MEDLEY
"I'm on a low-fat diet," explains Gerldean Cade from Brookhaven, Mississippi. "So I created this light, refreshing recipe using my favorite fruits to take to church quiltings for lunch. And everyone just loves it!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the apples, mango, grapes and sour cream. Refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in the walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GLAZED FRUIT MEDLEY
Steps:
- 1. FOR GLAZE:In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil: cook and stir for 2 min. or until thickened. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and chill for 2 hrs.
- 2. In a lg. serving bowl, combine the honeydew, bananas, grapes and strawberries. Add glaze and gently toss to coat.
FRESH FRUIT MEDLEY
SWEET, light, versatile and good for you all describe this fruit salad. Many combinations of fruit can be used. I've even tossed in chopped lettuce or miniature marshmallows to lure the grandkids! -Patricia Ford, Creve Coeur, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 3-4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mash half of the banana slices. Stir in mayonnaise and sugar. Add the kiwi, pear, apple, grapes and remaining banana slices; toss gently. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
FRUIT MEDLEY
this is for diabetics its good anytime of year.
Provided by Wallace Hale
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. combine pineapple, orange slices, apple, and cherries in a medium bowl. gently fold in yogurt.
- 2. Cover and refrigerate until chilled well. ummmmmm
CREAMED FRUIT MEDLEY
This is a delicious and quick dessert to whip up in a hurry and its always a crowd pleaser.
Provided by Karla Everett
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Set aside 1 cup whipped cream and place the remaining in a bowl ; sprinkle with the gelatin ; stir until combined.
- 2. Fold in pineapple ,marshmallows , oranges , pecans and coconut if desired.
- 3. Garnish with the reserved topping.
TROPICAL FRUIT MEDLEY
You'll especially appreciate this salad in winter when fresh fruit isn't readily available. Serving a smaller crowd? No problem! The recipe can easily be cut in half.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery and fruit. Combine mayonnaise, salad dressing, vinegar, honey and curry powder. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Sprinkle with pecans.
Nutrition Facts :
FRESH FRUIT MEDLEY WITH MANGO AND HONEY YOGHURT
Make and share this Fresh Fruit Medley with Mango and Honey Yoghurt recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jewelies
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix fruit and divide into 4 serving dishes.
- Blend mango until smooth.
- Add yoghurt and honey.
- Place yoghurt mixture in jug and refrigerate.
- Serve over fruit.
Tips:
- Fresh is best: When possible, use fresh fruits for your medley. Fresh fruits are more flavorful and have a better texture than frozen or canned fruits.
- Variety is key: Include a variety of fruits in your medley. This will give your medley a more interesting flavor and texture.
- Balance flavors: Make sure to include a balance of sweet, tart, and juicy fruits in your medley. This will create a well-rounded flavor profile.
- Add some crunch: For a bit of crunch, add some nuts, seeds, or granola to your medley.
- Make it a meal: Fruit medleys can be enjoyed as a snack, breakfast, or even a light lunch. Add some yogurt, cottage cheese, or granola to make it a more filling meal.
Conclusion:
Fruit medleys are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite fruits. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With so many different fruits to choose from, the possibilities are endless. So next time you are looking for a healthy snack or meal, try making a fruit medley. You won't be disappointed!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#15-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #occasion #north-american #sauces #desserts #lunch #salads #condiments-etc #side-dishes #fruit #american #canadian #easy #no-cook #beginner-cook #potluck #dinner-party #fall #kid-friendly #picnic #romantic #spring #summer #winter #dietary #seasonal #pacific-northwest #inexpensive #tropical-fruit #pineapple #taste-mood #to-go #technique
You'll also love