Best Mixed Fruit Cup Recipes

CHILLED FRUIT CUPS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, prepare pineapple juice concentrate according to package directions. Add orange juice concentrate, water, sugar, lemon juice and fruit. Spoon 3/4 cup mixture into each plastic cup. Place cups in a pan and freeze. Remove from the freezer 40-50 minutes before serving.

SIMPLE AND EASY HOMEMADE TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Wash all the fruit before getting started with prep. I like to soak any type of fresh fruit or vegetable in a mixture of vinegar and water for about 10 minutes, then rinse well before preparing or eating.
• Core, peel, and chop the pineapple into chunks; then add them to a large mixing bowl.
• Stem, then slice the strawberries into the bowl.
• Peel and slice the mangoes into the mixing bowl, as well.
• Next drain the mandarin oranges, and add them to the mixture.
• Peel and chop the kiwi into chunks; then add the kiwi chunks to the fruit mixture.
• Peel and slice the bananas into chunks, and add them to the mixing bowl.
• Squeeze fresh lime juice into the fruit mixture.
• If desired, add a tablespoon of sugar.
• Give everything a good stir, mixing all the fruit together until you have a hodge podge of colorful fresh fruit all combined together.
• Finally, add the fresh fruit mixture to plastic cups or containers, and serve.

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.

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 CUP WITH CITRUS SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, wine or grape juice, lemon juice and sugar; mix well. In a large bowl, combine the fruit; add juice mixture and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Garnish with mint if desired.

CHILLED MIXED FRUIT

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool completely., Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of each grapefruit; stand grapefruit upright on a cutting board. Cut off peel and outer membrane, starting from the top. Holding fruit over a bowl to catch juices, remove grapefruit sections by cutting along the membrane. Repeat with oranges., Place lemon juice, sugar syrup, citrus sections and reserved juices in a large bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight. Stir in remaining fruit; refrigerate, covered, 1 hour longer.

FROZEN FRUIT CUPS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Pour into foil-lined muffin cups or individual plastic beverage glasses. Freeze until solid. When ready to serve, thaw for 30-45 minutes before serving.