Best 8 Warm Curried Fruit Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey through a symphony of flavors in "Warm Curried Fruit: A Medley of Sweet and Savory Delights." This article presents a delectable collection of recipes that transform ordinary fruits into extraordinary culinary creations, artfully combining the warmth of aromatic spices with the natural sweetness of fruits. From the vibrant hues of curried pineapple to the exotic allure of curried mango, each recipe promises a unique gustatory experience. Indulge in the tropical paradise of curried papaya or embark on an adventure with curried apples and cranberries. Let your senses dance with the harmonious blend of sweet and savory, as the subtle heat of curry spices awakens your palate and the natural sweetness of fruits provides a delightful balance. These recipes are not only culinary masterpieces but also a testament to the boundless creativity that exists within the realm of cooking. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HOT CURRIED FRUIT



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Baked and served hot, this soothing side dish is made with a colorful blend of handy canned fruits. It's simple to prepare yet special enough to serve at an Easter buffet. -Elizabeth Hunter, Prosperity, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (15 ounces) apricot halves, drained
1 can (29 ounces) pear halves, drained
1 can (29 ounces) peach halves, drained
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
3/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • In a 2-1/2-qt. casserole, combine fruit and raisins. Melt butter in a small saucepan; stir in brown sugar and curry powder. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over fruit mixture; mix gently. Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

WARM CURRIED FRUIT



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Attractive and full of flavor, this comforting fruit dish makes a great accompaniment to my breakfast casserole. The spices give it special character.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 can (16 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) pear halves, drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) peach halves, drained
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, combine the pineapple, cherries, pears and peaches. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, curry, cinnamon, nutmeg and reserved juice; pour over fruit. , Cover and bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOT CURRIED FRUIT



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Another recipe featuring curry from a friend of mine. This one is just amazing. I think its my favorite desert of all time. You can serve it just as a hot fruit side dish or spoon it over ice cream or pound cake. You have to try it to appreciate it.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can(s) (20 ounce) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 can(s) (16.5 ounce) pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
1 can(s) (15 ounce) pear halves, drained
1 can(s) (15 ounce) peach halves, drained
3/4 c packed brown sugar
1/4 c melted butter
1 tsp sweet curry powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, combine the pineapple, cherries, pears and peaches. Combine the brown sugar, butter, curry, cinnamon, nutmeg and reserved juice; pour over fruit. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 35-45 minutes or until heated through.
  • 2. I like to serve this from a crock pot which keeps the fruit hot. Try it over a good quality vanilla ice cream.

MOM'S CURRIED FRUIT



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This is my favorite traditional side dish for our holiday meals... it may sound a bit on the weird side... but go for it!

Provided by Carrie

Categories     Side Dish     Curry Side Dish Recipes

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) can sliced pears, well drained
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans sliced peaches
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
3 teaspoons curry powder
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Drain the fruit and arrange it in an oven-proof casserole dish. Dot the fruit with butter or margarine. Mix the sugars and the curry powder together, sprinkle over the top of the fruit.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) until slightly brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.6 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 43.9 mg, Sugar 35 g

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE



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This dessert is perfect for holiday buffets. You can make it the day before and simply warm it before serving. It's delicious hot and after it cools, it's a healthy alternative to most desserts, plus it's a hit with kids and grown-ups alike.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (28 ounces) pear halves in heavy syrup
1 can (28 ounces) peach halves in heavy syrup
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup dried prunes
1/2 cup dried cherries or raisins
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 cup brandy, if desired
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup slivered almonds, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°. Drain canned fruit, reserving syrup and juice; mix syrup and juice. Cut pears and peaches into bite-size pieces. Layer canned and dried fruit in 3-quart casserole or rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Mix brown sugar and brandy; pour over fruit. Pour reserved juice mixture over fruit just until fruit is covered; discard remaining juice mixture. Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg and almonds over fruit.
  • Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving

HOT CURRIED FRUIT



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Fabulous way to serve fruit that tastes almost like dessert. It is wonderful served with ham or pork - or even over vanilla ice cream! You can substitute other fruit to your taste but the cherries and bananas should always be used.

Provided by Candy C

Categories     Fruit

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) can apricot halves
1 (16 ounce) can sliced peaches
1 (16 ounce) can sliced pears
1 1/2 cups sliced bananas
1 (17 ounce) jar of dark pitted cherries
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup brandy or 1/4 cup sherry wine

Steps:

  • Drain all fruits and placed them in a 2 qt.
  • buttered baking dish.
  • Combine cornstarch, curry powder, cinnamon, and sugar in small bowl.
  • Sprinkle the sugar mixture over fruit.
  • Combine melted butter and brandy and pour over fruit.
  • Gently toss to coat all the fruit.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.1, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 89.4, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 41.9, Protein 1.7

HOT CURRIED FRUIT



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Curry powder, brown sugar, and canned fruits come together in this wonderful recipe that can be eaten as a side dish (great with a pork roast!) or serve as a dessert (spoon over some vanilla ice cream-yum!) I hope you enjoy this!!

Provided by TGirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

29 ounces canned apricot halves, drained
29 ounces canned pear halves in natural juice, drained
29 ounces canned peach halves, drained
20 ounces canned pineapple chunks, drained
3/4 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • Melt butter in small pot, then add brown sugar and curry powder, stirring over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
  • Combine all fruits in a 2 1/2 quart dish, then pour curry sugar mixture over fruit, tossing gently to coat.
  • Cover dish and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.

CURRIED FRUIT



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Add curry powder to this fruit salad for flavorful twist - a delicious side dish made in a slow cooker!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice or syrup, drained
1 can (15 1/4 ounces) sliced pears, drained
1 can (15 1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
1 can (15 1/4 ounces) apricot halves, drained
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted
2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder

Steps:

  • Arrange pineapple, pears, peaches, apricots and cherries in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients; spoon over fruit.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 3 to 4 hours to develop the flavors.
  • Serve warm or chilled. To chill, cool about 2 hours, then spoon fruit into container; cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg

Tips:

  • Choose firm fruits: Fruits that are too ripe will break down during cooking and lose their shape. Choose firm fruits that will hold their shape, such as apples, pears, and pineapples.
  • Use a variety of fruits: The more variety of fruits you use, the more complex and flavorful your curry will be. Try using a combination of sweet, sour, and tart fruits.
  • Don't overcook the fruits: Fruits should be cooked until they are just tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked fruits will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Use a good quality curry paste: The curry paste is the base of the curry flavor, so it's important to use a good quality paste. Look for a paste that is made with fresh ingredients and has a deep, rich flavor.
  • Add some heat:If you like spicy food, you can add some heat to your curry by adding chili peppers or ginger. Start with a small amount and increase it to taste.
  • Serve with rice or your favorite side dish: Curried fruit can be served with rice, quinoa, or your favorite side dish. It's also a great topping for yogurt or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Warm curried fruit 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 fruits. With a little creativity, you can create a curried fruit dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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