Spiked Fruit Recipe

Elevate your desserts with this decadent Spiked Fruit recipe! Imagine warm, intoxicatingly flavorful fruit, brimming with rich spices, served over creamy ice cream, fluffy pound cake, or tangy yogurt. This recipe requires a 24-hour marinating period to allow the dried fruit to fully absorb the delicious flavors, making it a perfect make-ahead dessert. Inspired by Rayley's Magazine, this recipe is sure to impress!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1450 mins
Calories 178.3 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spiked Fruit

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How to Make Spiked Fruit

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup dried cranberries, 1/2 cup dried cherries, 1/4 cup raisins, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup bourbon (or other liquor of choice), 1/4 cup water, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 star anise, and 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is plump and the liquid has slightly reduced.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  5. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks, star anise, and vanilla bean.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, or up to 1 week, to allow the flavors to fully meld.
  7. Serve warm or cold over your favorite dessert: scoops of vanilla ice cream, slices of pound cake, or a dollop of plain yogurt. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

0g

Carbs

15g