Winter Fruit Salad Cinnamon Vanilla (Printable Version)

Fresh winter produce meets warm spices in this vibrant Mandarin, apple, and pomegranate blend with sweet cinnamon vanilla dressing.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 10 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 4 large Fuji apples, cored and diced
03 - 2 pomegranates, arils removed

→ Cinnamon Vanilla Dressing

04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 cup water
06 - 2 cinnamon sticks
07 - 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped, or 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla bean including seeds and pod. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved.
02 - Remove from heat and allow the dressing to cool to room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks and vanilla pod.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the mandarin orange segments, diced apples, and pomegranate arils.
04 - Drizzle the cooled cinnamon vanilla dressing over the fruit mixture. Gently toss until all fruit is evenly coated with the dressing.
05 - Serve immediately at room temperature, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Vibrant and refreshing winter produce like Fuji apples and pomegranates.
  • A warm-spiced cinnamon vanilla dressing that adds a unique aromatic touch.
  • Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for large festive gatherings.
02 -
  • Cool the dressing for at least one hour to allow the cinnamon and vanilla flavors to develop.
  • Gently toss the fruit to keep the mandarin orange segments and pomegranate arils intact.
  • Always verify ingredient packaging for potential cross-contamination if serving guests with allergies.
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