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Maple Roasted Fruit Medley - A Cozy, Caramelized Dessert

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Apples (2 medium), cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Pears (2 medium), cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Seedless grapes (1 cup), left whole
  • Plums (2–3), pitted and sliced into wedges
  • Berries (1 cup mixed blueberries or blackberries), fresh or frozen
  • Maple syrup (1/3 cup), preferably pure Grade A or B
  • Orange zest (1 teaspoon) and orange juice (2 tablespoons)
  • Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
  • Ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
  • Ground ginger (1/2 teaspoon)
  • Pinch of salt to balance sweetness
  • Butter (1 tablespoon), cut into small pieces, or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • Optional add-ins: chopped pecans or walnuts (1/3 cup), a splash of bourbon (1 tablespoon), or a sprig of fresh rosemary or thyme

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven. Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet or shallow baking dish with parchment for easy cleanup.
  2. Prep the fruit. Core and chop apples and pears into even chunks. Pit and slice the plums. Leave grapes whole. If using frozen berries, don’t thaw.
  3. Make the maple mixture. In a small bowl, whisk maple syrup, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, and a pinch of salt. If using bourbon, whisk it in now.
  4. Toss it all together. Add all the fruit to a large bowl. Pour over the maple mixture and toss gently to coat without crushing the berries.
  5. Arrange and dot with fat. Spread the fruit in an even layer on the pan. Dot with small pieces of butter (or drizzle with melted coconut oil). Scatter nuts and herbs if using.
  6. Roast. Bake for 20–25 minutes, tossing once halfway. The fruit should be tender with syrupy juices and light caramelized edges. For deeper color, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
  7. Rest. Let it sit for 5 minutes. The juices will thicken slightly and become glossy.
  8. Serve. Spoon warm over vanilla ice cream, Greek yogurt, ricotta, pancakes, or oatmeal. Finish with a drizzle of extra maple syrup if you like.