Red Wine-Macerated Winter Fruit

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Red Wine-Macerated Winter Fruit
45 min.
6
636kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of winter with our Red Wine-Macerated Winter Fruit recipe, a perfect blend of seasonal fruits and rich, aromatic spices. This vegetarian and gluten-free treat is not just a feast for the palate but also a visual delight, making it an ideal centerpiece for your holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home.

Imagine succulent pieces of firm-ripe pineapple and a medley of dried fruits like prunes, apricots, figs, and cranberries, all infused with the deep, robust notes of dry red wine. The addition of a cinnamon stick and a hint of lemon zest elevates this dish, creating a warm and inviting aroma that fills your kitchen. The sweet and tangy syrup, simmered to perfection, envelops the fruits, allowing them to soak up the flavors and create a luscious, mouthwatering experience.

Served alongside creamy mascarpone cheese or crème fraîche and crunchy cashew orange biscotti, this recipe is not only a drink but a delightful dessert that will impress your guests. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes and the ability to chill for up to two days, it’s a convenient yet elegant option for any occasion. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this exquisite winter beverage that captures the essence of the season in every bite!

Ingredients

  • servings cashew orange biscotti 
  •  cinnamon sticks 
  • servings crème fraîche 
  • 1.5 cups cooking wine dry red
  • 0.5 large firm-ripe pineapple 
  • 1.3 pounds fruit such as prunes mixed dried
  •  optional: lemon 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • sieve
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Remove zest from lemon with a vegetable peeler and squeeze juice from lemon. In a saucepan bring water to a boil with zest, lemon juice, wine, sugar, and cinnamon stick, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Simmer mixture 15 minutes.
  2. While mixture is simmering, peel and core pineapple and cut into bite-size pieces. Halve figs if using.
  3. Pour hot syrup through a sieve into a bowl. Stir pineapple and dried fruit into syrup and cool. Chill fruit, covered, at least 8 hours and up to 2 days.
  4. Serve fruit with mascarpone or crème fraîche and biscotti.

Nutrition Facts

Calories636kcal
Protein8.8%
Fat41.44%
Carbs49.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.63
Glycemic Load
21.06
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
17.845652227816%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
1.99mg
Delphinidin
2.51mg
Malvidin
15.74mg
Peonidin
1.11mg
Catechin
4.62mg
Epicatechin
6.4mg
Eriodictyol
3.84mg
Hesperetin
5.02mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.37mg
Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.26mg
Quercetin
0.55mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:635.78kcal
31.79%
Fat:29.05g
44.69%
Saturated Fat:11.05g
69.03%
Carbohydrates:78.49g
26.16%
Net Carbohydrates:67.16g
24.42%
Sugar:51.59g
57.32%
Cholesterol:30mg
10%
Sodium:37.24mg
1.62%
Alcohol:6.3g
100%
Alcohol %:2.06%
100%
Protein:13.88g
27.77%
Manganese:1.09mg
54.29%
Copper:0.96mg
47.88%
Fiber:11.33g
45.31%
Magnesium:154.83mg
38.71%
Calcium:261.55mg
26.16%
Iron:4.48mg
24.87%
Potassium:868.02mg
24.8%
Phosphorus:244.47mg
24.45%
Vitamin K:25.15µg
23.96%
Zinc:2.39mg
15.94%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.3%
Vitamin C:10.85mg
13.15%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.03%
Selenium:6.65µg
9.5%
Vitamin A:435.13IU
8.7%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.06%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.85%
Vitamin B3:0.93mg
4.65%
Folate:18.02µg
4.5%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.34%
Source:Epicurious