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.
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