I'm sure by now you've probably enjoyed your fair share of fresh summer fruits. I love having them on hand for quick snacks, or as a sweet finish to a summer Shabbos meal. But sometimes you need a little something extra, or maybe you have a handful of fruits that are a little past their prime. That's where roasted fruit: the ultimate beautiful summer dessert comes in. It elevates those imperfect fruits into a delicious and beautiful treat.
Ingredients:
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Peaches or nectraines
- Apricots
- Brown sugar- Can be subbed for coconut sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Serving suggestions: Ice cream, chopped pistachios and fresh mint
How to make roasted fruit: the ultimate beautiful summer dessert
- Preheat oven to 400F. .
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar with lemon juice + zest, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Spread the fruit on a sheet pan, brush with the brown sugar mixture and slide into the oven. Roast for about 20 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbling.
- Remove the roasted fruit from the oven, let cool slightly, and transfer to a serving dish. Serve with ice cream, chopped pistachios and mint if desired. Enjoy!
Storing and Reheating:
Store roasted fruit in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To rewarm, reheat in a preheated oven at 350F for 5-10 minutes or until warmed through. You can also microwave for 10-15 second increments stirring in between each interval.
More summer recipes:
Lemonana- Frozen Mint Lemonade
Fantastic strawberry salad with feta and pecans
5 summer dinners your family will love
FAQ's on roasted fruit: the ultimate beautiful summer dessert
Can I use any other fruits?
Please feel free to add plums if they are in season! I shot this early June so I didn't have access to plums just yet.
What other seasonings can I use?
You can sub the lemon juice and zest for orange. You can also add in a pinch of nutmeg and or cardamon.
Roasted fruit: The ultimate beautiful summer dessert
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz blueberries
- 3.5 oz strawberries
- 2 peaches or nectarines quartered
- 3 apricots sliced in half
- 4 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Ice cream for serving
- chopped pistachios for serving
- fresh mint for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar with lemon juice + zest, vanilla and cinnamon.
- Spread the fruit on a sheet pan, brush with the brown sugar mixture and slide into the oven. Roast for about 20 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbling.
- Remove the roasted fruit from the oven, let cool slightly, and transfer to a serving dish. Serve and enjoy!
