Best 7 Fall Fruit Medley Recipes

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Fall is the season of bountiful harvest, and its fruits are bursting with flavor. From sweet apples and pears to tangy cranberries and pomegranates, each fruit brings its unique charm to the table. This article presents a delectable medley of fall fruit recipes that showcase the best of the season's offerings.

From classic apple pie to refreshing fruit salad, these recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. Dive into the goodness of homemade apple butter, a perfect spread for toast, pancakes, or waffles. Experience the symphony of flavors in a delightful fall fruit galette, where sweet fruits are enveloped in a flaky crust. And let the vibrant colors of a layered fruit tart brighten your day as you savor each bite.

For a refreshing treat, whip up a batch of sparkling cranberry punch, perfect for holiday gatherings or a simple afternoon pick-me-up. And when you're craving something sweet and tangy, look no further than the pomegranate and orange salad with pistachios, a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

Whether you're looking for a comforting dessert, a festive centerpiece, or a healthy snack, this collection of fall fruit recipes has something for everyone. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the beauty of the season's harvest.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUICK FRUIT MEDLEY



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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

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained or 2 medium navel oranges, peeled and chopped
1 large red apple, cubed
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup halved seedless red grapes
3 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup fresh or canned pitted dark sweet cherries
2 medium firm bananas, sliced

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

EASY FRUIT MEDLEY



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Fresh fruit makes a colorful, juicy and delicious treat. Top this easy medley with whipped topping, and you may forget it's a Healthy Living recipe!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 6 servings, about 2/3 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup blueberries
1 cup halved strawberries
1 cup sliced kiwi
1 cup canned mandarin oranges, drained, reserving 2 Tbsp. of the liquid
3/4 cup thawed COOL WHIP FREE Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Toss fruit with reserved orange liquid.
  • Spoon evenly into 6 individual serving bowls; top each with 2 Tbsp. of the whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g

FRUIT MEDLEY WRAPS



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Roll up these Fruit Medley Wraps in just five minutes for a fall recipe that's sure to become a go-to. Flour tortillas get filled with seedless grapes, semi-sweet chocolate, PHILADELPHIA Whipped Mixed Berry Cream Cheese Spread and apple slices in these sweet and tasty Fruit Medley Wraps.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 flour tortillas (6 inch)
1/3 cup PHILADELPHIA Whipped Mixed Berry Cream Cheese Spread
1 red apple, cut into thin slices
12 each seedless green and red grapes, halved lengthwise
1 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Spread tortillas with cream cheese spread.
  • Top with remaining ingredients. Roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

FROZEN FRUIT MEDLEY



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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

1 (17 ounce) can apricots or 1 (17 ounce) can peaches
1 (20 ounce) can unsweetend crushed pineapple
1 cup juice or 1 cup syrup, drained from canned fruit
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups strawberries (or 16 oz pkg whole frozen unsweetened berries paritally thawed and separated)
3 bananas, sliced
1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons lemon juice

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.

FRUIT MEDLEY



Fruit Medley image

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

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 10m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (21 ounces) peach or apricot pie filling
2 cans (15 ounces each) fruit cocktail, drained
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 medium firm bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine pie filling and canned fruits. Cover and refrigerate. Stir in banana just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

PUMPKIN SHORTCAKE WITH FALL FRUIT MEDLEY



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I got this off the bhg website and couldn't wait for fall to try it. Wonderful! I omitted the prunes tho. A lot of ingredients and steps, but really is not bad at all to put together.

Provided by pines506

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup buttermilk or 1/3 cup sour milk
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup honey
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange rind
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange rind
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped green apple
1/2 cup apple cider or 1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 cup snipped pitted prune
1/4 cup cranberries
1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup canned pumpkin

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine flour, the 1/2 cup brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Add buttermilk or sour milk, shortening, 1/2 cup pumpkin, honey, egg and 1/2 tsp orange peel.
  • Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until smooth.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured 8 inch round baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 35-50 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile in a large skillet melt the 2 tbsp butter or margarine. Stir in 1/4 cup packed brown sugar and cinnamon, 1/2 tsp orange peel and the cloves.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar melts and mixture is bubbly.
  • Stir in green apple, apple cider or juice, and prunes.
  • Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cranberries.
  • Cook and stir until cranberries soften and mixture becomes syrupy. Stir in toasted nuts. Set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat whipping cream and granulated sugar until soft peaks form.
  • Fold in 1/2 cup canned pumpkin.
  • Cool shortcake in the pan on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Remove cake from pan and split into 2 layers.
  • Place bottom layer on serving plate.
  • Spoon half of the fruit mixture over bottom layer of cake. Top with half of the pumpkin cream.
  • Place remaining cake layer atop and repeat fruit layer.
  • Top with dollops of remaining pumpkin cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.2, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 67.6, Sodium 248.7, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 37.2, Protein 4.9

VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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A vegetable medley that is soooo good!

Provided by UPPERAIRS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 2h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup olive oil
2 large sweet potatoes, sliced
4 red potatoes, cubed
1 large onion, sliced into rings
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 green bell peppers, sliced
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 carrots, shredded
¼ cup Italian-style seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with oil. Spread sweet potatoes on the bottom, then top with red potatoes, onion, garlic, green bell peppers, red bell peppers and carrots. Sprinkle seasoning generously over all and cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F 1 1/2 hours or until potatoes are cooked through and tender; remove foil cover and stir.
  • Change oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and bake mixture in oven for another 1/2 hour, or until browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 48.5 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

Tips:

  • Prep ahead: Wash and cut the fruit beforehand to save time.
  • Use a variety of fruits: This will give your dish a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the fruit, make sure to leave enough space for it to caramelize.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pan: This will help prevent the fruit from burning.
  • Cook the fruit over medium heat: This will allow it to caramelize slowly and evenly.
  • Stir the fruit frequently: This will help prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Serve the fruit warm or at room temperature: This will allow the flavors to develop fully.

Conclusion:

Fall fruit medley is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover fruit and it's perfect for a potluck or party. With its vibrant colors and sweet flavor, fall fruit medley is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious dish to enjoy, give fall fruit medley a try. You won't be disappointed!

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