Grandma's Winter Fruit Medley

Warm up your winter gatherings with the comforting sweetness of Grandma's Winter Fruit Medley—a heartwarming combination of dried apricots, figs, and cranberries, perfectly balanced with tender slices of fresh apples and pears. Simmered gently in a fragrant blend of orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, this fruit medley is a celebration of seasonal flavors and natural sweetness. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s ideal as a side dish, dessert, or even a topping for your morning oatmeal. For an extra touch of texture, don’t forget to garnish with slivered almonds. This versatile winter fruit recipe is a must-try for cozy family moments or festive occasions, and it’s as easy to make as it is delightful to enjoy!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried apricots
• 1 cup Dried figs
• 1 cup Dried cranberries
• 2 large Fresh apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
• 2 large Fresh pears (peeled, cored, and sliced)
• 2 cups Orange juice
• 1 cup Water
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar (packed)
• 1 piece Cinnamon stick
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cup Slivered almonds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried apricots, dried figs, and dried cranberries. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel, core, and slice the apples and pears into 1/4-inch thick slices. Add them to the bowl of dried fruits.

Step 3

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the orange juice, water, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt.

Step 4

Bring the liquid mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.

Step 5

Once boiling, add the mixed fresh and dried fruits to the saucepan, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid. Let the fruit simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fresh fruit is tender but not mushy.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the cinnamon stick. Taste and adjust sweetness or spice levels if needed.

Step 8

Transfer the fruit medley to a serving bowl or individual dishes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Step 9

Optionally, sprinkle slivered almonds on top before serving for added crunch and garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1346.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1677.7

Total Fat 31.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 671.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 335.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.5g	0%
Total Sugars 264.3g
Protein 21.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 423.2mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 2904.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.5%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 78.6%