Fresh Fruit Cup
Portion Size: 1/2 cup
Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings
Ingredients | Notes: |
4 cups of diced or cut up fresh fruit | Use any combination or your favorite fresh fruits in season. Two to six different types of fruit work best. Use different colors, textures, and shapes for more variety. Choose from: apples, apricots, grapes, grapefruit, pineapple, papaya, pears, peaches, prunes, tangerines, blueberries, cantaloupes, cherries, bananas, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, boysenberries, raisins, kiwi, watermelon etc. Be creative. |
This is a gluten free recipe. Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free.
Directions:
Steps: | Directions: | Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance |
1 | Add 2 tablespoons orange, lemon, or lime juice (to prevent browning) fruit in a large bowl. May add optional ingredients as listed below. | Wash all fruit before cutting. Remove seeds and pits. Peel grapefruit, pineapple, papaya, cantaloupe, bananas, tangerines, kiwi, watermelon or other non edible peelings. |
2 | Zest from lemon, lime or orange (optional) | |
3 | 2 teaspoons sugar or honey (optional) | |
4 | Dash of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional) | |
5 | 1/4 cup of finely chopped nuts (optional) | |
6 | Mix fruit, juice, and sugar. Serve chilled. | Discard if not consumed. |
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