Easy Chilled Fruit Cups
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Years ago, I served up a special Easter breakfast for my family. I served overnight blueberry French toast, blueberry syrup, crunchy coated bacon, and these easy chilled fruit cups.
Even though Easter is over, all these recipes would be perfect for a Spring brunch or a Mother’s Day breakfast. I served them up last weekend for a Spring brunch that I hosted for my family.
I originally tried this recipe for the fruit cups when my mother-in-law brought them to a family gathering at my house. So yummy and refreshing! Come to learn, she got the recipe from none other than Taste of Home magazine.
Ingredients to Make Chilled Fruit Cups
- FROZEN PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE
- FROZEN ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE
- WATER
- SUGAR
- LEMON JUICE
- MEDIUM FIRM BANANAS
- FROZEN UNSWEETENED STRAWBERRIES
- MANDARIN ORANGES
- CRUSHED PINEAPPLE
- CLEAR PLASTIC CUPS (9 OUNCES)
This recipe is so easy and you make ahead of time! This is perfect for when you don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen putting together a breakfast. The other great thing is that you make it mostly from juice concentrate and canned fruit.
It works well for anytime of the year. The first time I made them, I used 10 oz. plastic cups instead of the 9 oz cups. I was able to get 15 of them from the recipe. I like it when I have leftovers, as I can just pull them out of the freezer and have a great refreshing breakfast or snack!
I take it out of the freezer while I get ready for the day so it can thaw a bit. Yummy, cold, refreshing, slushy fruit!
How to Make Chilled Fruit Cups
You start by preparing the pineapple juice concentrate according to package directions in a large bowl. Then, simply add in the orange juice concentrate, water, sugar, lemon juice and fruit. Now, I don’t think they make 6 ounce cans of orange juice concentrate anymore. So just use half of a 12 ounce can.
Next, you spoon the fruit mixture into each plastic cup so it’s about 3/4 of the way full. Place the cups in a pan and put them in the freezer and let them harden or just get slushy if you would like to eat it sooner and not have to wait for it to thaw.
Once they’re completely frozen, you will want to remove them from the freezer at least 40-50 minutes before serving. You can kind of break up the frozen fruit with your spoon and eat it like a slush! I use a fork to kind of break them up before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do the frozen fruit cups need to set in the freezer?
The freezing time can vary depending on the size of the cups and the temperature of your freezer. Frozen fruit cups typically require 4-6 hours in the freezer, or overnight, to freeze completely.
Can I make the frozen fruit cups ahead of time?
You can make frozen fruit cups ahead of time and store them in the freezer until you are ready to serve. You can make them in advance and keep them on hand for a refreshing treat, making them perfect for meal prep or entertaining.
Are frozen fruit cups suitable for special dietary needs?
Frozen fruit cups are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, making them suitable for various dietary restrictions. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, check the ingredients of any additional items you add. Make sure they are safe for you.
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Chilled Fruit Cups
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 can 12 ounces frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed
- 1 can 6 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 medium firm bananas sliced
- 1 package 16 ounces frozen unsweetened strawberries (I have used sweetened strawberries and reduced the sugar)
- 1 can 15 ounces mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 can 8 ounces crushed pineapple
- 18 clear plastic cups 9 ounces
Instructions
- In a large bowl, prepare pineapple juice concentrate according to package directions. Add orange juice concentrate, water, sugar, lemon juice and fruit.
- Spoon each plastic cup about 3/4 of the way. Place cups in a pan and freeze. Remove from the freezer at least 40-50 minutes before serving.
- Serve with spoons. (You kind of break up the frozen fruit with you spoon and eat it like a slush) Yield: 18 servings.
Nutrition
This is the original photo from this post when it was first posted in April 2010.
