Indulge in a refreshing symphony of flavors with our sliced fruit with sugared lime zest. This vibrant dish tantalizes the taste buds with its medley of fresh fruits, each perfectly complemented by the tangy sweetness of sugared lime zest. From the delicate crunch of apples to the juicy burst of berries, every bite is a delightful exploration of textures and flavors. Whether you're seeking a light and healthy snack or a vibrant dessert, this culinary creation promises to transport you to a realm of pure refreshment. Embark on a culinary journey with our carefully curated recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. Discover the subtle nuances of our honey-lime variation, where the natural sweetness of honey harmonizes beautifully with the zest's citrusy notes. For a touch of tropical flair, immerse yourself in the flavors of our coconut-lime rendition, where the creamy richness of coconut milk blends seamlessly with the lime's invigorating tang. And for those who crave a burst of zesty freshness, our classic sugared lime zest recipe delivers an explosion of citrusy delight that will awaken your senses.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
FRUIT SALAD RECIPE
The best easy fruit salad recipe with simple honey lime dressing.
Provided by Joy Shull
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, and grapes to a large bowl
- In a small dish, add honey, lime zest, and lime juice
- Stir dressing to combine
- Pour dressing over salad and stir
- Allow to chill in the fridge at least one hour or more
- Store leftover fruit salad in the fridge
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 14 milligrams sodium, Sugar 17 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat
LIME SHORTBREAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES
This fresh, sweet-tart cookie also works with dried cranberries and orange zest. I freeze the dough for up to a month. -Abigail Bostwick, Tomahawk, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in lime zest and extracts. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cherries., Divide dough in half; shape each into a 7-in.-long roll. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 3-4 hours or until firm. , Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Freeze option: Place wrapped logs in resealable plastic freezer bag; freeze. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand a few minutes at room temperature before cutting. Bake as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
SLICED FRUIT WITH SUGARED LIME ZEST
A little sugar and grated lime zest transform sliced mango, papaya, and green apple into a refreshingly simple dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grate zest from limes. Squeeze 2 teaspoons juice from one of the zested limes into a bowl. Process lime zest, sugar, and salt in a food processor until zest is coarsely ground.
- Core apple, then cut in half and slice thinly. Add to lime juice, and toss. Peel mango; cut flesh away from pit, and slice thinly. Halve papaya, remove seeds, and slice thinly.
- Arrange apple, mango, and papaya on a serving platter or plates. Sprinkle with some of the sugared lime zest, and serve remaining zest mixture on the side.
LIME GRANITA AND CANDIED LIME ZEST
Provided by Food Network
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put all ingredients except lime zest in a pot and bring to a boil. Strain and pour into shallow pan. Place in freezer and every twenty minutes stir with a fork until ice crystals form and it is nice and fluffy. Candied lime zest: Cover the zest with cold water and bring to a boil. Strain zest and repeat process 3 times. After the fourth time add 1 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar and cook slowly until zest is soft. Remove zest to parchment paper and cool. Use as a garnish for the granita.
CANDIED CITRUS ZEST
The aroma therapy you get from candying citrus is just one of the perks of making use of the whole fruit. Once you understand the basics of candying citrus, you can apply them to any citrus fruit. The method is simple enough: Slowly poach citrus peels in sugar syrup until they are cooked through and translucent.
Provided by Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 1h50m
Yield About 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut the citrus into wedges and remove the flesh. Use a sharp paring knife to remove as much white pith as possible from the peels. Reserve and use the insides of the fruits for juice or another use.
- Place all the peels in a 2-quart saucepan. Cover the peels with water and bring them to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and drain. Set the peels aside.
- Add the sugar, honey, and 1 1/2 cups (354ml) water to the empty pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook to dissolve all the sugar, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes. Add the reserved peels to the sugar syrup and reduce the heat to low; gently simmer until the syrup registers 220 degrees F on a candy thermometer or until the peels are bright and translucent looking. Stir the peels frequently. This should take about 1 hour. You do not want to caramelize the sugar at all, so keep the flame low and cook slowly. If the syrup begins to thicken before the peels have cooked through, you may need to add a touch more water to the pan during the cook time to slow down the candying process a bit.
- Cool the peels in the syrup until they reach room temperature. From here you can go in two different directions: you can store the candied peels in an airtight container in the syrup to keep it soft and hydrated. Alternately, you can dredge the peels in granulated sugar and set them on a wire rack overnight to create a dried candied zest confection. The sugared zest can then be stored at room temperature for months and months.
CANDIED LIME SLICES
Right after joining RZ, I tried & was not able to find a recipe for candied limes, but Chef Neta kindly helped me find this 1 at the Food Network website. Twice since then questions have come up about candied limes, so I thot I would post the recipe. I modified the prep slightly to make it easier & more clear. I use the slices mainly to garnish lime-based beverages, desserts or baked goods, but also cut in sml pieces to add color & flavor to trail mix or add as a sml item to add variety & color to gift baskets. There are prob many more uses that have not occurred to me. Time does not include the drying time.
Provided by twissis
Categories Lime
Time 25m
Yield 16 slices, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Slice limes into thin rounds, blanch in a pot of boiling water for 2 min & drain.
- In the same pot, combine water & 1 cup sugar. Bring to a simmer & add lime slices. Simmer for 10-15 min, till white pith of limes looks translucent (May take longer if pith is esp thick or dense).
- Drain & spread out on a cooling rack to dry for at least 1 hour.
- Put 2 tbsp sugar in shallow bowl or saucer. When limes are dry, coat both sides of the lime slices by pressing them into the sugar (May need more sugar for good coverage).
- Store in an airtight container & layer between parchment paper or plastic wrap till ready to use. I freeze these when I make a batch & then just take out what I need to use.
ROASTED STONE FRUITS WITH VANILLA
This compote is delicious served warm with ice cream, or cold for breakfast with yogurt
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Breakfast, Dessert, Dinner, Snack
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 8. Tip the sugar, vanilla pod, cardamom, lime zest and juice into a food processor, then blitz until blended, or mash together using a pestle and mortar. Tip the fruit into a shallow baking dish, then toss in the sludgy sugar.
- Roast for 20 mins until the fruits have softened, but not collapsed and the sugar and fruit juices have made a sticky sauce. Any leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 68 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium
CANDIED CITRUS
This tart and sweet candied citrus is so easy to make, and it adds a zippy pop to drinks, desserts and more. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield About 1 dozen citrus slices.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine sugar and water; bring to a boil. Add citrus slices; reduce heat to medium. Cook until slices are translucent, about 20 minutes, turning occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer until slices are tender but still intact, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally., Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove slices to a wire rack or a parchment-lined baking pan. Let stand at room temperature overnight to dry. (Save syrup for another use.) If desired, cut slices in half; use to decorate a cake, pie or other dessert, or to garnish drinks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm fruit for best results.
- Use a variety of fruits to create a colorful and flavorful platter.
- Slice the fruit thinly and evenly so that it cooks evenly.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when cooking the fruit, or it will steam instead of caramelize.
- Cook the fruit over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is tender but still holds its shape.
- Remove the fruit from the heat and stir in the lime zest and sugar.
- Serve the fruit immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Sliced fruit with sugared lime zest is a simple but elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a healthy and refreshing way to enjoy fruit. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and impressive dessert that your guests will love.
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