Best 11 Lindas Macaroon Fruit Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Linda's Macaroon Fruit Casserole, a classic dessert that combines the delicate flavors of coconut macaroons, juicy fruits, and a creamy custard filling. This beloved casserole is a symphony of textures, blending the chewy macaroons, tender fruits, and velvety custard, creating a harmonious bite in every spoonful. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds, making it a perfect centerpiece for any special occasion or a comforting treat for everyday indulgence. Explore variations of this timeless recipe, including a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions, and discover the secrets to achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Embark on a culinary adventure and create a delicious memory with Linda's Macaroon Fruit Casserole.

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WINTER FRUIT MACAROONS



Winter Fruit Macaroons image

Coconut macaroons with sweetened condensed milk instead of egg whites are my version of a recipe my mom loved. All you do is mix, drop and bake. -Veronica Miller, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2-1/4 cups coarsely chopped dates
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup dried cherries
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake until light brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container. Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. Thaw before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EASY MANGO LEMONADE MARGARITAS



Easy Mango Lemonade Margaritas image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

One 12-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate
1 cup frozen mango chunks
1 cup tequila (blanco)
3 tablespoons orange liqueur

Steps:

  • Combine the frozen lemonade, mango, tequila, orange liqueur and 2 to 3 cups water (or ice if you want more of a frozen margarita) in a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy. Make sure all the mango is pureed. Divide the margarita among 4 ice-filled glasses.

LINDA'S MACAROON FRUIT CASSEROLE



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This recipe is from the Phila. Jewish Exponent from Ethel Hoffman's Thanksgiving column. It can be used for Passover using kosher for passover macaroons and canned fruits.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 (29 ounce) cans sliced peaches, drained
3 (29 ounce) cans pears, drained and sliced
3 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained
16 ounces frozen pitted cherries, thawed
16 ounces dried apricots
12 ounces macaroons
1/2 cup slivered almonds
5 tablespoons margarine, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 13 x 9 baking pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl gently mix peaches, pears, pineapple, cherries and apricots.
  • Set aside.
  • Place macaroons in food processor and crush coarsely(may need to do this in 2 batches).
  • Spread 1/3 crumbs evenly over the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Top with 1/2 of the fruit.
  • Repeat layers ending with macaroon crumbs.
  • Scatter slivered almonds and brown sugar over the top.
  • Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Drizzle melted margarine on top.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until top is bubbly and lightly brown.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.1, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 90.7, Carbohydrate 90.2, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 75.5, Protein 4.7

FRUIT SALAD WITH LIMONCELLO



Fruit Salad with Limoncello image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 ounces Greek yogurt, such as Fage Total
1/3 cup good bottled lemon curd
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups sliced strawberries (1 pint)
1 cup raspberries (1/2 pint)
1 cup blueberries (1/2 pint)
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons limoncello liqueur
1 banana, sliced
Fresh mint sprigs

Steps:

  • For the lemon yogurt topping, whisk together the yogurt, lemon curd, honey, and vanilla and set aside at room temperature.
  • For the fruit salad, carefully toss together the strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, sugar, and limoncello. Allow them to stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes to let the berries macerate with the sugar and liqueur. Gently fold the banana into the mixture.
  • Serve bowls of fruit with a dollop of lemon yogurt on top. Top with a sprig of fresh mint.

LINDA'S LOW CARB ITALIAN CASSEROLE



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From Linda's Low Carb recipe website. I used low fat sour cream and cheese. (You may use low fat cheddar cheese if preferred.) I make the topping ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to assemble.

Provided by mums the word

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
8 ounces tomato sauce
salt
pepper
1/4-1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded (can use canned)
1 cup low fat mozzarella, shredded

Steps:

  • Brown the meats, garlic, onions and mushrooms, season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain fat, stir in the rest of the ingredients (except for those listed under topping).
  • Put meat mixture into a greased 7"x 11" baking dish.
  • Combine topping ingredients and spoon over the surface of the meat mixture, then spread evenly with a spatula.
  • Bake at 350F for about 40 minutes or until the topping is nicely browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634.3, Fat 43.6, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 134.8, Sodium 1483.1, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 6.3, Protein 42.3

DRIED FRUIT AND COCONUT MACAROONS



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Make and share this Dried Fruit and Coconut Macaroons recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup dried fruit (apricot, raisins, cranberries, etc)
2 cups sweetened coconut
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup almonds or 1 cup macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 325, lightly grease cookie sheet.
  • Coarsley chop the dried fruit.
  • Combine coconut, sugar, flour and salt; stir in egg whites and vanilla.
  • Fold in fruit and nuts.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Immediately remove the macaroons to a rack to cool.
  • Repeat with remaining dough.

EASY MACAROON FRUIT DIP



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Make and share this Easy Macaroon Fruit Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 2 1/2 cups dip

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups crushed macaroons

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix well. Chill at least 6 hours. Serve as dip for fruit slices and/or cookies.

LEMONY COCONUT MACAROONS



Lemony Coconut Macaroons image

These chewy gems have refreshing lemon flavor. They freeze well and thaw easily in the fridge, so you can cure a craving anytime. -Karla Johnson, East Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large egg whites, room temperature
Dash cream of tartar
Dash salt
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 packages (7 ounces each) sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form. In a large bowl, beat milk and lemon juice on high speed until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, baking powder and coconut. Fold in egg whites., Drop mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 7g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HOT FRUIT CASSEROLE



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Very tasty fruit dish, especially around the fall and winter holidays. Will keep well in refrigerator for several days. Looks really attractive when served with baked ham on a buffet table. Another one of my mother's recipes for which I have no origin.

Provided by Gwanny Hill

Categories     Fruit

Time 8h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (15 ounce) can peach slices, drained
1 (15 ounce) can pear halves in natural juice, drained
1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, drained
1 (14 ounce) jar spiced apple rings, drained
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup cream sherry

Steps:

  • Arrange drained fruit layers in large buttered casserole dish in the following order: pineapple, peach slices.
  • pear halves, apricot halves and spiced apple rings.
  • Combine flour and brown sugar and mix well with the melted butter and creme sherry in a sauce pan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Pour over fruit, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature before baking for about 30 minutes at 350 degrees, or until hot and bubbly.
  • NOTE: Cooking time refers to both cooking and chilling time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 96.2, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 44.4, Protein 1.2

INA'S COCONUT MACAROONS



Ina's Coconut Macaroons image

This recipe comes from one of my many Barefoot Contessa cookbooks. I've tried many coconut macaroon recipes and this one is by far the best. For an extra special treat I have been known to dip the bottoms in bittersweet chocolate.

Provided by cookiebaker

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 50m

Yield 20 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

14 ounces sweetened flaked coconut
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 extra large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Combine the coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla in a large bowl.
  • Whip the egg whites and salt on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until they make medium-firm peaks.
  • Carefully fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.
  • Drop the batter onto sheet pans lined with parchment paper using either a 1 3/4-inch diameter ice cream scoop, or 2 teaspoons.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Cool on wire racks.

MACAROON FRUIT DIP



Macaroon Fruit Dip image

I rely on make-ahead dishes like this when entertaining. Serving the dip in a pineapple shell makes for a pretty presentation. -Jean Forster, Elmhurst, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups crumbled macaroons
Assorted fresh fruit
Small macaroon cookies

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, brown sugar and crumbled cookies. Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight. Serve with fruit and macaroons.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • To achieve a crispy topping, use fresh bread cubes. Stale bread will result in a soggy casserole.
  • Use a variety of fruits for a more flavorful casserole. Some good options include apples, pears, peaches, blueberries, and strawberries.
  • Add a touch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the fruit mixture for extra flavor.
  • Be sure to butter the casserole dish before adding the bread cubes and fruit mixture. This will help prevent sticking.
  • Bake the casserole until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
  • Serve the casserole warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Linda's Macaroon Fruit Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. The combination of sweet fruit, crispy bread cubes, and creamy macaroon filling is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this casserole even more delicious and memorable.

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