The Perfect Holiday Fruits

It may seem hard to create lively holiday meals during this gloomy time of year, but we’re here to make sure you table is full of bright, tart flavors this season. We made a list of our favorite fruits that help brighten up your meals and bring a fresh twist to those traditional holiday favorites.

Blood Orange

Blood oranges don’t get as much credit as they deserve! Imagine someone combines an orange, a grapefruit, cherries, and raspberries, and you’ve got your blood orange. With this sweet, tart citrus, anything is possible, and our favorite dessert is proof. We recommend trying blood orange cheesecake bars! The tartness of the fruit combined with the richness of the cheesecake, and sweetness from the crust are guaranteed to leave any table speechless.

Clementines

Their size is smaller, but their flavor is huge. While clementines make a fantastic on-the-go snack, they can be used to do so much more! Our favorite way to spice up the holidays with this fan-favorite-fruit comes in the form of a side dish. Grab some fresh clementine juice, mustard, and your choice of spices, and blend them together to make a delicious dressing. Drizzle this over green beans, add pecans, and you’ve got a showstopper!

French Butter Pears

Pears are known for their sweet, fresh, crisp tasting flavor, but French butter pears are slightly different. These pears are special because they have a slight lemon flavor with a juicy finish. Since they have the perfect sweet-lemon flavor profile, they are perfect for both desserts and savory dishes. Our take on pears is baking them with onion, rosemary, and an array of spices, creating the perfect holiday ham sidekick.

Gala Apples

We love apples because of their versatility, but we love them even more for their taste. Gala apples specifically have a mild, sweet flavor, making them perfect for any appetizer, side dish, or dessert. Our favorite apple dish to liven up the table this year is an apple and cheese crostini. Toast a baguette, grill some apple slices or leave them fresh, and add your favorite spreadable cheese. Every guest is guaranteed to feel satisfied and ready for dinner after this delicious Gala apple appetizer!

Pomegranates

Last but certainly not least, the beloved pomegranate. This fruit has gained lots of popularity over the past few years, and we’re not complaining! Not only are they chock-full of antioxidants and other health-beneficial attributes, but they’re delicious too. Pomegranate is tart and sweet, and sometimes even sour. Our favorite way to add a burst of brightness to your holiday spread is by adding pomegranate to salads! A delicious combination is mixed greens, pomegranates, feta cheese, pecans, clementines, and a light vinaigrette dressing.

Make sure you grab your fruits this holiday season and bring the roof down with a vibrant, fresh taste!