12 Winter Fruit Recipes Perfect for the Cold Weather
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Cold winter months call for cozy nights at home and cooking delicious meals to enjoy with family and friends. It’s also the time to take advantage of vibrant and flavorful winter fruits, like every variety of citrus, apples, pomegranates, cranberries, and grapes. Whether you’re hosting friends, meal-prepping ahead of a busy week, or want to make something comforting for a cold night in, these seasonal, fruit-forward recipes are sure to impress everyone, including yourself.
From easy breakfast options like cranberry ricotta cake and citrus yogurt bowls, to savory dishes like steak and potatoes with orange salsa and apple-Cheddar quesadillas, there are so many ways to use up your winter produce and get a nutritious bump while you’re at it. Here are our favorite winter fruit recipes you can make all season long.
Caramel Apple Hand Pies
Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Emily Hall
Baking a pie can often be a labor of love, but hand pies are simple to make and are the perfect personal dessert for any occasion. All you need is some store-bought pastry dough, Granny Smith apples, soft caramels, and a few pantry items to make these sweet and buttery pies.
Baked Brie With Bourbon Apples
Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Emily Hall
Hosting a gathering? Skip the charcuterie board and make this baked Brie with bourbon-spiked apples. The Brie and apples are incredibly flavorful, and melt in your mouth with each bite. Simply pair this winter dish with your favorite crackers and crostini for endless dipping.
Roasted Acorn Squash Salad
Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Whether you need a side dish for a gathering or want to switch up your weeknight meals, this vibrant roasted acorn squash salad is just the thing to make. Feta cheese adds the perfect amount of saltiness, pomegranate seeds bring a burst of tartness, and a homemade maple dressing ties everything together. We have a feeling you’ll be whipping this dish up for months to come.
Chicken Salad With Roasted Grapes and Almonds
Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Have you ever had chicken salad that was dry and flavorless? Well, once you try this recipe, you’ll never make chicken salad the same way again. Sliced grapes add texture and sweetness, while chopped smoked almonds create the perfect crunch and give this lunchtime staple a depth of flavor.
Steak-and-Potato Skewers With Orange Salsa
It doesn’t get more traditional than steak and potatoes, but these skewers are a lighter version of that classic combo, and can be made on the grill or in a cast-iron pan. The orange salsa is without a doubt the star of the show—it’s tangy, sweet, herby, and a delicious addition to the savory steak and potatoes.
Every Citrus Salad With Almonds and Manchego
This salad is so gorgeous, it’s basically a work of art (and so easy to whip up). Each ingredient is more colorful than the last, and the flavor combination is unmatched. Bitterness from the radicchio, sweetness from the winter citrus, saltiness from the Manchego, and a mild crunch from the almonds—what more could you want in a salad?
Winter Citrus With Nut and Honey Crunch
Victor Protasio
Need a new breakfast or snack go-to? Grab your favorite winter citrus and make this simple and delicious parfait-like dish. Smooth and tart yogurt topped with Mandarins, grapefruit, blood oranges, and a honey-nut mixture is a light and refreshing way to start your morning.
Cranberry Ricotta Cake
Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
It’s time to use up the rest of your fresh cranberries, and there’s no better way than with this delightful breakfast or snacking cake. It’s rich and tender, and the cranberries add bursts of sweetness to every bite.
Apple-Cheddar Quesadillas
Antonis Achilleos
Apples and Cheddar cheese are a great snack, so why not throw them in a tortilla to make a sweet and savory quesadilla? The flavor combination of sweet-tart apples, sharp Cheddar, and a generous shmear of tangy honey mustard is so good, even the pickiest eater will love it.
Winter Citrus Pavlova
Greg DuPree
Need a lighter dessert option after indulging all holiday season? A pavlova topped with thin slices of citrus fruits is just the thing. The light and airy meringue-base with a layer of citrus, homemade lime curd, and a sprinkle of pistachios is so elegant and tasty—your friends will think you picked it up from the nearest bakery.
Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding
Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Food Stylist: Claire Spollen
The secret to this chia pudding isn’t the apple mixture on top; it’s the steeped milk with cinnamon and cardamom. That simple step adds so much flavor to an already delicious grab-and-go breakfast, and it pairs perfectly with the sweet and crunchy apples on top.
Caramelized Apple, Onion, and Sausage Pasta
Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Emily Hall
The perfect cozy night looks something like this: make a warm bowl of delicious pasta (perhaps with a nice glass of wine), turn on a classic movie, and crawl under your favorite blanket. And if you’re looking for a new recipe, this cheesy, sausage pasta with caramelized apples and onions is the perfect dish. It’s easy to make, comforting beyond belief, and a nice change from the typical red or meat sauce.
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