Fresh Fruit Cup Recipes

FRUIT CUPS

Steps:

• Without draining any of the fruit, combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well.
• Spoon by the cupful into 9 oz. cups and freeze until firm. (Package in plastic airtight bags or cover with plastic wrap for long-term storage).
• Remove from freezer about 15 minutes prior to serving. I like to serve them when they are slushy but still frozen.

FRUIT CUPS

Steps:

• Set out 21 small plastic cups. (9 fluid ounce cups)
• Layer the bottom of the cups with blueberries.
• Divide the grapes among the cups and reserve 21 grapes for later.
• Make the watermelon balls with a small melon baller. See visual tutorial on post above. Divide among the cups.
• Cut out 21 hearts from the honeydew melon.
• Stick a toothpick into the grape and place melon heart on top of toothpick. Stick the toothpick into a watermelon. Make sure the watermelon is nestled in the center so it is balanced. Repeat with remaining hearts and grapes.

HOMEMADE FRUIT CUPS

Steps:

• Divide the fruit into four water-tight, lidded lunch containers.
• Fill each container with enough lemonade to almost cover the fruit. You might need more liquid, depending on the container size.
• Close the lid, and give it a quick shake to coat all the fruit with the lemonade.

OVERNIGHT FRUIT CUP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Add orange juice concentrate; mix well. Add all of the fruit; mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE FRUIT CUPS

Steps:

• Slice strawberries and combine in a bowl with blue and/or blackberries. Sprinkle berries with two teaspoons sugar. Whip cream until soft peaks form and sweeten with remaining sugar. Serve berries in small cups with generous spoonfuls of fresh whipped cream.

FROZEN FRUIT CUPS

Steps:

• Combine the peaches, oranges, pineapple, fruit cocktail, bananas, juice concentrate and lemon juice in a bowl and mix until combined. Place in small disposable plastic cups and cover with plastic wrap or foil. Freeze until firm. Remove from the freezer 45 minutes to 1 hour before serving to thaw.

MARSHMALLOW DRESSING (FOR A FRESH FRUIT CUP)

Steps:

• Put the fluff, orange juice, and lemon juice in a bowl.
• With an electric mixer, mix it up good.
• Add the mayonnaise and mix well.
• Refrigerate till time to use.

MIMOSA FRUIT CUPS

Steps:

• In large bowl, stir sugar, orange peel and orange juice until sugar is dissolved. Gently stir in orange, apple, pear and grapes until coated. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Just before serving, stir in banana and champagne. Spoon about 3/4 cup fruit with juice into each of 8 footed dessert cups.

PERFECT SUMMER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
• Layer the fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour the cooled sauce over the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

FROZEN FRUIT CUPS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the sour cream, lemon juice, sugar and salt until blended. Fold in the pineapple, cherries, bananas and pecans. Pour into paper lined muffin tins. Freeze until set, then transfer to resealable freezer bags for storage.