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.

Sirajkhan battani
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This was my first time making a fruit bake and it turned out great! I used a mix of fresh and dried fruits, and the flavor was amazing. Will definitely make again!


Mitzi Manning
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I've been making this fruit bake for years and it's always a favorite. It's so moist and flavorful, and the topping is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Noor Han
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This fruit bake was a huge hit at our Christmas gathering! It was so easy to make and everyone loved the combination of fruits and spices. I will definitely be making this again next year.