Fruit recipe collection

Victorian jewels, glistening mini fruitcakes: brandy-soaked candied fruit and raisins in a spiced walnut batter, baked as bite-size muffins and glazed with melted jelly so they shine. A jewel-like holiday gift.

Viennese baked apples are stovetop-simmered apples stuffed with raspberry jam, walnuts, and orange zest, then broiler-glazed with sugar. A classic Austrian cafe dessert.

Two-layer spice cake with cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and plumped raisins, frosted with Swiss meringue mocha buttercream. A showstopper dessert for serious bakers.

Banana orange juice breakfast smoothie with egg and vanilla. A creamy, protein-rich morning shake blended in under 10 minutes with just four ingredients.

Waldorf chicken with boneless breasts poached in apple juice and ginger, topped with a warm sauce of chopped apples, celery, raisins, and scallions.

Waldorf chicken sandwich with canned chicken spread, cream cheese, chopped apple, celery, and raisins on whole grain bread. A creamy, crunchy lunch ready after a one-hour chill.

Waldorf style salad with crisp red apples, celery, raisins, sunflower seeds, and a light mayonnaise dressing. The classic American salad served on romaine.

Walnut cake with a whisper of fresh rosemary, served with berries and a lighter vanilla cream made from drained yogurt and whipped cream. A tender Bundt cake that's unexpectedly savory-sweet.

Simple walnut raisin cake with brown sugar and warm spices, simmered then baked low and slow for moist tender squares ready in an hour.

Low-calorie bran muffins made with whole wheat flour, applesauce, prunes, and egg whites instead of whole eggs. High fiber, lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Chicken mole poblano with a rich sauce of cocoa, almonds, raisins, sesame seeds, and warm spices. Browned chicken simmers in a complex blended mole and served over rice.

Warm apple spice cake loaded with green apples, bourbon-soaked raisins, and toasted pecans, drizzled with homemade maple caramel sauce. A dense, fragrant fall dessert.

Vegan carrot pudding with ginger, cinnamon, walnuts, and raisins topped with a fruit compote and cashew cream. A dairy-free, egg-free baked dessert sweetened with maple syrup.

Warm mixed berry compote with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in a butter-sugar syrup. Spoon over ice cream for an elegant, quick dessert.

Warm pineapple mousse baked in souffle dishes with a hidden layer of shredded coconut, finished under the broiler with caramelized powdered sugar. An elegant tropical dessert.

Warm rice and barley salad with shrimp, butter-toasted almonds, raisins, and a Dijon vinaigrette. A hearty grain salad cooked entirely in the microwave and served on lettuce.