Hot Spiced Fruit
Transform your holiday table with the comforting warmth of Hot Spiced Fruit, a flavorful baked dish bursting with the sweetness of pineapple, peaches, pears, and cherries. This easy-to-make recipe combines canned fruits in their natural juices with a medley of aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, all lightly sweetened with brown sugar. A touch of butter adds a silky richness, while baking in the oven creates a luscious, bubbling syrup that blankets the tender, spiced fruit. Perfect as a cozy side dish for brunches or an alternative to traditional desserts, this versatile dish can be elevated further with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Ready in just 40 minutes, Hot Spiced Fruit is a crowd-pleaser for any gathering, from family breakfasts to festive feasts.
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Ingredients
- 20 ounces canned pineapple chunks (in juice)
- 15 ounces canned peach slices (in juice)
- 15 ounces canned pear halves (in juice)
- 8 ounces maraschino cherries (drained)
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Drain the canned pineapple, peaches, and pears, reserving the juice in a medium-sized bowl.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, peach slices, pear halves (cut into smaller pieces if desired), and drained maraschino cherries.
Step 4
Add the reserved fruit juice to the mixing bowl and stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined.
Step 5
Pour the fruit mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Step 6
Dot the top of the fruit mixture with small pieces of unsalted butter.
Step 7
Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the fruit is heated through and the syrup is bubbling.
Step 8
Carefully remove the dish from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Step 9
Serve warm as a side dish or dessert, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1749.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1602.2 |
| Total Fat 26.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium 107.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 354.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 319.4g | |
| Protein 5.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 230.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1530.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories