474 fruit recipes

Sweet watermelon meets spicy jalapeno in this no-cook fire and ice salsa with lime, cilantro, and green pepper. A refreshing diabetic-friendly appetizer ready in minutes.

Spicy cranberry jalapeno sauce simmered with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and fresh cilantro. A sweet-hot condiment that wakes up turkey, pork, or a block of cream cheese.

A light vegetarian chilled soup with fresh lemon juice and zest, brown rice, vegetable stock, and dry apple cider. Bright, tangy, and refreshing, garnished with chives and lemon slices.

Apple Dip blends cream cheese and mayonnaise with chopped apples, walnuts, and lemon juice into a chunky, creamy spread for crackers. A no-cook party dip ready in 15 minutes.

A no-bake cream cheese pie set with sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice, piled high with fresh strawberries and glossy strawberry glaze. Ten minutes of work, then the fridge does the rest.

A cherry gelatin twist on classic Waldorf salad, loaded with chopped apples, celery, and walnuts in a shimmering cherry Jello mold. Unmold on lettuce and serve.

Peachy yogurt cooler blends chilled peach nectar with peach yogurt and milk into a creamy smoothie, finished with a sprinkle of nutmeg. Ready in 5 minutes.

Grilled peaches stuffed with blueberries, brown sugar, and lemon juice wrapped in foil packets. A simple summer dessert with just 4 ingredients for the grill or oven.

Strawberry frost blended from frozen strawberries, low-fat yogurt, ricotta, and orange juice concentrate. A no-sugar-added frozen dessert that doubles as a diabetic-friendly treat.

Cranberry punch made from scratch with fresh cranberries and orange juice concentrate. A tart, refreshing party drink with a sugar-free option that keeps it diabetic-friendly.

Marinated asparagus steams fresh spears, then chills them in a bright orange and lemon vinaigrette with cayenne. A make-ahead spring side dish with citrusy tang and a hint of warmth.

Blueberry ketchup blends ripe berries with tomato, plums, ginger, and warm spice into a savory-sweet condiment. Pair with grilled meats, cheese boards, or burgers for unexpected depth.

Pineapple coleslaw with shredded cabbage, sweet apple, carrot and pineapple tidbits in a creamy sour cream and mayo dressing. Sweet-tangy summer side that pairs with BBQ, fish tacos or pulled pork.

Apricot pot roast: a slow-braised beef roast finished in a glossy glaze of apricot syrup and sherry, with tender herbs and whole apricots spooned around. A sweet-and-savory twist on Sunday pot roast.

Poached pears with chocolate drizzle: Bosc pear wedges simmered in white wine and apple juice with warm spices, then crowned with melted dark chocolate. An elegant light dessert.

Citrus-marinated pork chops with smoky chipotle, bright orange juice, and lemon zest. Broiled until caramelized on the edges for a bold weeknight dinner with serious smoke-and-citrus punch.