Best Sugared Fruit Recipes

SUGARED WALNUT FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine walnuts and water; drain. Toss walnuts with sugar. Spread in a single layer on a greased foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pan, stirring occasionally., In a large salad bowl, combine the oranges, grapes, kiwi, peach and strawberries. Sprinkle with sugared walnuts; toss lightly. Sprinkle with orange zest if desired.

SUGARED FRUIT CENTERPIECE

Steps:

• Scrub fruit in soapy water; rinse and dry completely. In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 20 seconds, until gelatin is completely dissolved. Whisk until slightly frothy. , Lightly brush mixture over all sides of fruit. Place on a wire rack over waxed paper. Sprinkle with sugar. Let stand at room temperature for up to 24 hours. Arrange as desired, adding leaves if desired.

SUGARED FRUIT

Steps:

• Beat 4 egg whites (or more as needed; use powdered whites if concerned about consuming raw eggs) a few times with a fork. Brush apples and pears with whites and roll in sugar; shake off excess. Let dry on parchment-covered sheet pans.

SUGARED FRUIT

Steps:

• Place egg whites in shallow bowl. Put sugar crystals in another shallow bowl or plate. Brush fruit with egg white, roll in sugar, and set aside to dry. Arrange as desired.

SLICED FRUIT WITH SUGARED LIME ZEST

Steps:

• Grate zest from limes. Squeeze 2 teaspoons juice from one of the zested limes into a bowl. Process lime zest, sugar, and salt in a food processor until zest is coarsely ground.
• Core apple, then cut in half and slice thinly. Add to lime juice, and toss. Peel mango; cut flesh away from pit, and slice thinly. Halve papaya, remove seeds, and slice thinly.
• Arrange apple, mango, and papaya on a serving platter or plates. Sprinkle with some of the sugared lime zest, and serve remaining zest mixture on the side.