Sherry-Baked Winter Fruit

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Sherry-Baked Winter Fruit
15 min.
8
193kcal

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If you're looking for a warm and comforting treat to enjoy with friends and family, look no further than this Sherry-Baked Winter Fruit recipe. It's a delightful blend of dried fruits, infused with the rich flavor of dry sherry and enhanced with a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for those chilly winter evenings, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that suits a variety of dietary needs – it's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an ideal choice for almost everyone at the table.

The combination of dried apples, apricots, figs, and golden raisins creates a sweet yet savory profile, while the oranges add a fresh, citrusy kick that balances the richness of the sherry. The fruit is baked to tender perfection, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. Whether served as an appetizer, a snack, or part of your holiday spread, this dish will surely brighten up any occasion.

For added versatility, you can easily customize this recipe. Switch up the fruit for a tropical twist or even substitute the sherry with port for a different depth of flavor. This Sherry-Baked Winter Fruit is not only delicious but also an eye-catching centerpiece that will impress guests. Give it a try and enjoy the wonderful aromas and flavors of winter!

Ingredients

  • cups apple cider 
  • stick cinnamon (3-inch)
  • oz apples dried
  • oz apricot dried
  • 0.7 cup sherry dry
  • 0.5 cup golden raisins 
  •  navel oranges peeled
  • slices cranberry-orange relish 
  • 10 oz frangelico dried trimmed halved
  • 10 oz frangelico dried trimmed halved

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Place first 8 ingredients in an 11- x 7-inch baking dish; gently toss to combine. Cover with aluminum foil, and chill 12 to 24 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 35
  3. Bake fruit, covered, 45 to 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated and fruit is soft.
  4. Let stand, covered, 15 minutes.
  5. Remove and discard cinnamon stick.
  6. Serve with a slotted spoon and, if desired, Brown Sugar-Lemon Sour Cream.
  7. Garnish, if desired.
  8. Port-
  9. Baked Winter Fruit: Substitute port for sherry. Proceed with recipe as directed.
  10. Simple
  11. Baked Winter Fruit: Substitute 1 (12-oz.) can thawed apple juice concentrate and 1 cup water for apple cider and sherry. Proceed with recipe as directed.
  12. Tropical Plum Sherry-
  13. Baked Winter Fruit: Substitute 1 (10-oz.) package dried pitted plums, 1 (6-oz.) package dried pineapple, and 1 (5-oz.) package dried mango, chopped, for figlets, apricots, and apples. Proceed with recipe as directed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories193kcal
Protein3.54%
Fat1.66%
Carbs94.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.79
Glycemic Load
14.22
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
7.3626087385675%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.01mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.89mg
Epicatechin
2.89mg
Hesperetin
8.21mg
Naringenin
2.83mg
Luteolin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:192.8kcal
9.64%
Fat:0.36g
0.56%
Saturated Fat:0.05g
0.3%
Carbohydrates:46.55g
15.52%
Net Carbohydrates:41.67g
15.15%
Sugar:37.76g
41.96%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:22.74mg
0.99%
Alcohol:2.06g
100%
Alcohol %:1.56%
100%
Protein:1.74g
3.48%
Vitamin C:23.39mg
28.35%
Vitamin A:986.27IU
19.73%
Fiber:4.88g
19.51%
Potassium:572.03mg
16.34%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.81%
Copper:0.18mg
8.78%
Vitamin E:1.25mg
8.34%
Iron:1.28mg
7.1%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.85%
Magnesium:23.18mg
5.8%
Vitamin B3:1.13mg
5.67%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.62%
Phosphorus:51.07mg
5.11%
Calcium:47.58mg
4.76%
Folate:15.4µg
3.85%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.19%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.88%
Vitamin K:1.83µg
1.75%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.56%
Selenium:0.94µg
1.34%
Source:My Recipes