Hot Baked Curried Fruit
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4.9
Hot Baked Curried Fruit
Description
Hot Baked Curried Fruit layers various canned fruits that have been thoroughly drained to avoid excess liquid in a baking dish. The fruit is then coated lightly with a warmed mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, and curry powder, which adds a subtle spiced sweetness to the dish.
The fruit preserves its shape and texture by careful handling during mixing, ensuring it does not become mushy. Baking at a moderate temperature until bubbly warms the fruit and thickens the flavored butter coating without overcooking it.
This dish works well as a warm accompaniment to meals or as a lightly spiced fruit dessert. The flavor balance between sweet fruit, buttery richness, and the aromatic curry powder offers a distinctive taste experience.
Leftovers should be cooled fully and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they keep well for up to four days. Proper draining and gentle mixing are key to maintaining the best texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 30 ounces pineapple chunks drained, canned
- 15 ounces pear halves drained, canned
- 15 ounces peach halves drained, canned
- 15 ounces apricot halves drained, canned
- 10 ounces maraschino cherries drained
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon curry powder (McCormick brand)
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Allow all the fruits to drain very well in a colander.
- Layer the fruits in a 9x13 baking dish.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, curry powder and butter. Heat until the butter and sugar are completely melted.
- Pour over fruit and mix lightly taking care not to break the fruit.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
Notes
- Thoroughly drain canned fruits to prevent watery results.
- Mix fruits gently with butter sauce to keep fruit pieces intact.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 57g | 114% |
| Vitamin A | 1462IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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