Fresh Fruit Platter With Spicy Chestnut Fruit Sauce Recipe

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Fresh Fruit Platter, drizzled with a warm, spicy Chestnut Fruit Sauce! A perfect light and refreshing dessert after a hearty meal, this recipe pairs beautifully with simple cookies (like our Filbert Macaroons #116499). The combination of sweet fruits and the subtly spicy sauce creates a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress your guests!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 183 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fresh Fruit Platter With Spicy Chestnut Fruit Sauce

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How to Make Fresh Fruit Platter With Spicy Chestnut Fruit Sauce

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 cup of sliced water chestnuts and stir until the butter is absorbed and the chestnuts are lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
  3. Set the browned water chestnuts aside.
  4. In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup pineapple juice and 2 cups water.
  5. Add 1/2 cup tangerine juice concentrate and 2 cinnamon sticks.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and a pinch of salt.
  8. Gradually whisk in a small amount of the hot fruit juice mixture into the cornstarch mixture to create a slurry.
  9. Pour the slurry into the saucepan with the remaining fruit juice. Stir constantly and cook until the sauce thickens and becomes clear (about 2-3 minutes).
  10. Remove the saucepan from the heat and remove the cinnamon sticks.
  11. Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of grated lemon zest.
  12. Allow the sauce to cool completely.
  13. Arrange your favorite fresh fruits attractively in a low glass bowl.
  14. Spoon the cooled sauce evenly over the arranged fruit.
  15. Sprinkle the browned water chestnuts over the top.
  16. Cover and refrigerate until serving time for optimal flavor.
  17. Servings will vary depending on the amount of fruit used.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

82g

Fat

9g

Carbs

13g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Low Protein Healthy Desserts Fruit Low Fat Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Healthy 2 Low In Something Melons 4 Hours Or Less