Hot or Cold Spiced Fruits

Elevate your dessert game with this versatile recipe for Hot or Cold Spiced Fruits—a delightful medley of tender apples, pears, citrusy orange segments, juicy grapes, and sweet dried cranberries or raisins, all gently simmered in a fragrant blend of orange juice, warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, and a touch of honey or maple syrup. Whether served piping hot with a hint of butter for cozy comfort on a chilly day or chilled to perfection for a refreshing, fruity treat, this adaptable dish is a must-try. Perfect as a topping for oatmeal, yogurt, or ice cream, or simply enjoyed on its own, these spiced fruits bring natural sweetness and aromatic warmth to any table. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe is as nourishing as it is delicious—ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a crowd-pleasing snack.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium fresh apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 2 medium fresh pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 large fresh orange, peeled and segmented
• 1 cup seedless grapes
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries or raisins
• 1 cup orange juice
• 0.5 cup water
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for serving hot)

Directions

Step 1

Prep the fruits by peeling, coring, and slicing the apples and pears. Peel and segment the orange and ensure the grapes are washed and de-stemmed.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, combine the orange juice, water, and honey or maple syrup. Stir well to dissolve the honey or syrup.

Step 3

Add the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the liquid mixture. Stir to combine, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Place the prepared apples, pears, orange segments, grapes, and dried cranberries or raisins into the saucepan.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low heat. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruits are tender but not mushy.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 7

For serving hot: Optional, stir in 1 tablespoon of butter for added richness. Serve the spiced fruits warm in bowls as is or over oatmeal, yogurt, or ice cream.

Step 8

For serving cold: Let the spiced fruits cool to room temperature, then refrigerate in an airtight container for at least 2 hours. Serve chilled as a refreshing treat or over granola.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1567 grams (1567.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1207

Total Fat 15.30g	20%
Saturated Fat 7.60g	38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 22mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 280.50g	102%
Dietary Fiber 31.50g	113%
Total Sugars 223.80g
Protein 7.70g	15%

Vitamin D 9IU	45%
Calcium 210mg	16%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 1945mg	41%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 10.7%

Protein: 2.4%

Carbs: 86.9%