Best Stewed Holiday Fruit Recipes

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STEWED FRUIT WITH ICE CREAM



Stewed Fruit with Ice Cream image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 golden pineapple, peeled and large-diced
3 half-pints fresh raspberries, divided
2 half-pints fresh blueberries
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons framboise (raspberry brandy), optional
2 pints good vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Place the pineapple in a medium saucepan, then add 2 half-pints of raspberries, all the blueberries, the sugar, and 3/4 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cook uncovered over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes. The juice will become a syrup and the berries will be slightly cooked. Off the heat, stir in the remaining half-pint of raspberries and the framboise, if desired. Set aside until warm.
  • Place about 3/4 cup of fruit in each bowl and top with a scoop of ice cream.

STEWED FRUIT



Stewed Fruit image

Dried fruits like apricots, prunes, and golden raisins are plumped with brandy and flavored with a vanilla bean.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup brandy (optional), or apple juice
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
8 pitted prunes
12 dried apricot halves
1/4 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Place brandy, vanilla bean seeds and pod, prunes, apricots, and raisins in a medium saucepan with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer fruit until liquid is reduced by about three-quarters. Serve warm over hot cereal.

BEEF STEW WITH ALMONDS AND DRIED FRUIT



Beef Stew with Almonds and Dried Fruit image

Many stews are thickened with flour, but this hearty one is safe for gluten-intolerant diners.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 medium onion, diced medium
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 dried bay leaf
4 parsley sprigs, plus 1/4 cup chopped leaves for serving
2 wide strips lemon zest
4 ounces mixed dried fruit, such as figs, prunes, and apricots, quartered
1/2 cup blanched whole almonds, toasted
Cooked brown rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Season beef with salt and pepper. In 2 batches, cook beef until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate. To pot, add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, onion, and garlic and cook over medium until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add wine and cook until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
  • Return beef to pot; stir in broth, bay leaf, parsley sprigs, lemon zest, and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Cover, transfer to oven, and cook 45 minutes. Stir in dried fruit and cook, uncovered, until meat is fork-tender, 35 minutes. Stir in almonds; cook 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf, parsley sprigs, and lemon zest. Serve stew over brown rice and top with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g

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