Two Easy Fruit Desserts
Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Provencal Recipes · TasteThe Provence Gourmet shares two easy recipes for fruit salads; a nectarine fruit salad with mint and a “slice of autumn” version with pears and almonds. If you are interested in cooking classes and learning some traditional Provencal meals, contact Gilles (Provence Gourmet) to learn about his classes.
Fruit Salads
These two fruit salads are easy yet quite different. The version with pears and almonds is well suited for a crisp October day.
Equipment
Ingredients
Nectarine and Mint Fruit Salad
- 3 lbs nectarines medium ripe, washed
- 1 bunch fresh mint washed
Autumn Beauty Fruit Salad
- 2.2 lbs pears medium ripe in season
- 1.1 lbs grapes
- 1/4 cup almonds chopped
- 1-2 tbsp almond syrup
Instructions
Prepare the Nectarine Salad
- Peel and cut the nectarines.
- Chop ½ a bunch of mint leaves.
- Mix and put it in your fridge. Mint will need a little time to impart its flavour to the fruit. Enjoy.
Prepare the Pear Salad
- Peel, rinse and cut the pears in chunks.
- Rinse and cut the grapes in two.
- Mix the fruit and almond syrup in a mixing bowl, adding a bit of almond syrup, mix, and reserve in the fridge.
- Just before serving, add lightly grilled bits of chopped almonds.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Try these Desserts with Fruit
Stone Fruit and Rosemary Clafoutis
This dessert is easy to make in advance and versatile depending on what fruit is in season. In this case, I used fresh apricots.
Check out this recipe
French-style Seasonal Fruit Tart
A French fruit tart is really about the endless delicious possibilities - fruit combinations, shapes and decoration. This past summer, I served a "long and skinny" version several times, and there were never any leftovers. The tart below serves about 4 people. I recommend that the pastry cream be prepared the day before you serve the tarts, so there is adequate time for it to cool and thicken.
Check out this recipe
French-style Seasonal Fruit Tart
A French fruit tart is really about the endless delicious possibilities - fruit combinations, shapes and decoration. This past summer, I served a "long and skinny" version several times, and there were never any leftovers. The tart below serves about 4 people. I recommend that the pastry cream be prepared the day before you serve the tarts, so there is adequate time for it to cool and thicken.
Check out this recipe
Rosé Apricot and Mascarpone Pudding Pots
The mascarpone base creates a rich-tasting dessert with delicious stone fruit flavours. This is a perfect summertime dessert.
Check out this recipePrivate Baux de Provence & Saint Remy de Provence Wine Tour from Marseille
Create your perfect private wine tour in Provence, tailored to your preferences (half-day or full-day). Whether you want to combine wine tasting with stunning landscapes, charming villages, or cultural exploration, we’ll design an itinerary just for you.
Book this ExperienceLegal
All rights reserved. Perfectly Provence articles and other content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten (including translations into other languages) or redistributed without written permission. For usage information, please contact us.
Syndication InformationAffiliate Information
As an Amazon Associate, this website earns from qualifying purchases. Some recipes, posts and pages may have affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, we receive a small commission that does not impact your price. Thank you in advance for supporting our work to maintain Perfectly Provence.
Previous Post
Amazing Proof That “Art Imitates Life” in FranceNext Post
The Olive Groves of ProvenceRelated Provence Articles
The Calisson of Provence: A Sweet Story
March 2, 2018
The calisson is a small, distinctive, almond-shaped candy which first appeared in Aix-en-Provence in the fifteenth century, during the reign of Good King René. The following legend is often associated with its creation… A King, a Queen, and a Candy Jeanne de Laval wasn’t pleased when she found out that her father had signed a …
Almond Tarts with Red Berries (Tartes Amandine aux fruits rouges)
March 22, 2021
If you enjoy the almond flavour of the Galettes des Rois (a traditional holiday recipe in France) but find it a bit too rich, here is an alternative with a twist. Almond cream can also be used in tarts to make our Tartes Bourdaloue or in tartlets for our Amandines. Traditionally made with the gooseberry …
Tian aux Fruits Baked Fruit in Almond Crust from Provence
September 17, 2014
This classic Provençal dessert, called tian aux fruit, is made with seasonal fruits. It resembles a crumble, although the fruit is baked with an almond crust. Tian is also a traditional clay pottery dish from Provence. Beautiful variations can be found in local markets, although a few potteries make the traditional variety. A glass baking …
Tasty Duck, Roasted Pear and Spinach Salad Recipe
January 25, 2017
salad with the rich, sweet flavours of roasted duck breast and juicy pear comes in handy and let’s not forget the extra dose of green, much needed vitamins from the young spinach leaves and some fried red cabbage. …
No Comment