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I love unique items, especially around the holidays. I feel like we all get in ruts where we bring the same dishes that we’re used to, assuming that people will like the “usual.” Let’s switch it up this year and make something special. This holiday fruit is perfect, warm, cozy, and slightly spiced. As a bonus, this can be made in the slow cooker. Throw it together and forget about it! It’s perfect for breakfasts, brunches, and desserts!

This seriously is so easy and so delicious! Everyone always wants the recipe, and now you have it!

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Spiced Fruit

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Bring holiday warmth to fruit in this fulfilling dish. Spices added to pineapple, apricot, peach, and pear create a delicious, sweet treat, great for gatherings during the holiday season.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 fresh pineapple peeled, cored, and diced to bite-size pieces
  • 2 15-oz cans apricot halves drained
  • 2 15-oz cans pear slices drained
  • 2 15-oz cans peach slices drained
  • 1 21-oz can cherry pie filling
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup amaretto liqueur optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp lime zest

Instructions 

  • In the bowl of a slow cooker or 6 qt saucepan, add the diced pineapple, apricots, pears, peaches, cherry pie filling, maple syrup, cinnamon, amaretto, and lime juice.
    1 fresh pineapple, 2 15-oz cans apricot halves, 2 15-oz cans pear slices, 2 15-oz cans peach slices, 1 21-oz can cherry pie filling, ½ cup maple syrup, 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ cup amaretto liqueur, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 3-4 hours until warmed through and bubbling around the edges. If using the stovetop, cook over medium heat until warmed through and simmering, 12-18 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh lime zest and serve warm or cold.
    2 tsp lime zest

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 gCalories: 298 kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. Arlene says:

    It is nice to have something differen and this is pretty, and sounds easy!