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Festive Fruit Cups

Seasonal fruit and a special ingredient make this dessert a real showstopper!

Prep Time
13 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 185 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

  • 6 cups diced fruit (watermelon, strawberries, grapes, mango, pear, raspberries, banana and apple – or whatever fruit you have available)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons grenadine
  • sprigs of mint and extra strawberry or raspberries (to decorate)
  • squeeze of lemon juice if using bananas and apples (to stop browning of fruit)

Instructions

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  1. Start by making the syrup. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and stirring over low heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is about to start simmering.
  2. Remove sugar mixture from the heat and add the grenadine. Set aside.
  3. Dice fruit and place into a bowl. If using bananas or apples, squeeze some lemon juice over the pieces of fruit before adding to the other fruit to prevent browning.
  4. Pour syrup over diced fruit and, ideally, sit in fridge to allow flavours to develop for a couple of hours.
  5. Spoon fruit into cups, making sure you scoop some of the syrup into each cup.
  6. Decorate with mint leaves and pieces of strawberries or raspberries for a festive touch.

Notes

  • To get 6 cups of diced fruit, you'll need about enough fruit to cover a dinner plate.
  • Make a few hours ahead for maximum flavour and freshness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 185kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.3g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 213mg (6%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 38g (76%) Vitamin A 716IU (14%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185

% Daily Value*

Calories 185kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.3g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 213mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 38g 76%
Vitamin A 716IU 14%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.