Best Pumpkin Shortcake With Fall Fruit Medley Recipes

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QUICK FRUIT MEDLEY



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Whenever I take this eye-catching fruit salad to a party or gathering, people ask for the recipe. I like to use dark sweet cherries and blueberries to give this blend its distinctive flavor. -Julie Sterchi, Jackson, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained or 2 medium navel oranges, peeled and chopped
1 large red apple, cubed
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup halved seedless red grapes
3 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup fresh or canned pitted dark sweet cherries
2 medium firm bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, fold in the blueberries, cherries and bananas; gently toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PUMPKIN SHORTCAKE WITH FALL FRUIT MEDLEY



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I got this off the bhg website and couldn't wait for fall to try it. Wonderful! I omitted the prunes tho. A lot of ingredients and steps, but really is not bad at all to put together.

Provided by pines506

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup buttermilk or 1/3 cup sour milk
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup honey
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange rind
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange rind
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped green apple
1/2 cup apple cider or 1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 cup snipped pitted prune
1/4 cup cranberries
1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup canned pumpkin

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine flour, the 1/2 cup brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Add buttermilk or sour milk, shortening, 1/2 cup pumpkin, honey, egg and 1/2 tsp orange peel.
  • Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until smooth.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured 8 inch round baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 35-50 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile in a large skillet melt the 2 tbsp butter or margarine. Stir in 1/4 cup packed brown sugar and cinnamon, 1/2 tsp orange peel and the cloves.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar melts and mixture is bubbly.
  • Stir in green apple, apple cider or juice, and prunes.
  • Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cranberries.
  • Cook and stir until cranberries soften and mixture becomes syrupy. Stir in toasted nuts. Set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat whipping cream and granulated sugar until soft peaks form.
  • Fold in 1/2 cup canned pumpkin.
  • Cool shortcake in the pan on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Remove cake from pan and split into 2 layers.
  • Place bottom layer on serving plate.
  • Spoon half of the fruit mixture over bottom layer of cake. Top with half of the pumpkin cream.
  • Place remaining cake layer atop and repeat fruit layer.
  • Top with dollops of remaining pumpkin cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.2, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 67.6, Sodium 248.7, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 37.2, Protein 4.9

SPECIAL SUMMER BERRY MEDLEY



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No matter how big the meal, folks always find room for this delightfully "special" dessert. With its hint of citrus and mint, this medley makes a light, pretty side dish at casual cookouts or potlucks. Best of all, it's as fast and easy to make as it is to clean up! -Nancy Whitford, Edwards, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sparkling wine or white grape juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh blackberries
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan, bring wine and sugar to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for about 15 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, vanilla and salt. , In a large bowl, combine berries and mint. Add syrup and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FALL FRUIT MEDLEY



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A sweet poppy seed dressing beautifully coats fresh cut fruit in a 20-minute recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seed
1 orange, peeled, sliced
1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small bunch seedless grapes, each cut in half (2 cups)
2 apples, cubed

Steps:

  • In tightly covered container, shake dressing ingredients until well mixed. Shake again before pouring over fruits.
  • In large bowl, toss dressing with orange, pineapple and grapes. Cover; refrigerate up to 24 hours. Just before serving, stir in apples.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

FRUIT MEDLEY



Fruit Medley image

Straight from the pantry comes a super-simple, colorful and pleasant-tasting fruit dish. "Pie filling dresses up this combination of canned fruits," reports Margaret Anders of Helena, Montana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 10m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (21 ounces) peach or apricot pie filling
2 cans (15 ounces each) fruit cocktail, drained
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 medium firm bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine pie filling and canned fruits. Cover and refrigerate. Stir in banana just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

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