Description:
Mixed Fruit (Cherry) is a carefully selected blend of dried fruits featuring luscious, tangy dried cherries combined with other sweet dried fruits like apricots, pineapple, mango, and raisins. The inclusion of dried cherries adds a rich, vibrant color and a distinctive tart-sweet flavor, making this mix a flavorful and visually appealing ingredient for a variety of culinary uses.
Uses
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Baking: Adds a pop of color and tartness to cakes, muffins, cookies, and bread.
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Snacking: Enjoy as a wholesome, naturally sweet snack or mixed with nuts and seeds.
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Cooking: Incorporate into grain salads, pilafs, or stuffings for a sweet-tart contrast.
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Breakfast: Mix into yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothie bowls for an antioxidant-rich boost.
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Trail Mix: Combine with nuts, seeds, and chocolate chips for an energizing trail mix.
Benefits
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Antioxidant Rich: Dried cherries provide antioxidants like anthocyanins that support health.
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Flavor Balance: The tartness of cherries balances the natural sweetness of other fruits.
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High Fiber: A good source of dietary fiber aiding digestion.
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Natural Energy: Provides sustained energy with natural sugars and nutrients.
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Versatile Ingredient: Great for both sweet and savory culinary applications.
Recipe Ideas
1. Cherry Mixed Fruit Scones
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Fold chopped mixed fruit (with cherries) into scone dough for bursts of tart sweetness.
2. Cherry & Nut Energy Bites
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Blend dried cherries with nuts, oats, and honey, then roll into bite-sized snacks.
3. Grain Bowl with Cherry Mixed Fruit
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Add chopped mixed fruit to quinoa or farro bowls, topped with nuts, seeds, and a citrus dressing.
4. Cherry Fruit Cake
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Use the mixed fruit (including cherries) soaked in rum or juice as a flavorful base for a traditional fruit cake.
