You probably already have some cinnamon in your spice rack,
but you might not realize just how versatile it is. While it’s commonly known
for its uses in sweet recipes, cinnamon can also be used in savory recipes to achieve
a unique flavor. It also has some great health benefits – cinnamon can improve
insulin levels, and lower glucose levels.
Here’s a great recipe that makes use of cinnamon.
Fruit Cup for the
Spring
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Fruit cup
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This is a great recipe for any season. It is versatile with many fruits. Here, I've used mostly pears, apples and cherries.
Cooking Preparation Time: 30 Minutes
Cooking Assembly Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 12
Recipe Type: Vegan
Ingredients:
6
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Peeled & Sliced Fresh Pears or
Apples
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1/2
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Cup
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Pitted Fresh or Dried Cherries
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1
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TBsp
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Lemon Juice
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2
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Tsp
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Vanilla Extract
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1/2
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Cup
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Packed Brown Sugar
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1
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TBsp
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Cornstarch
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1/2
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Tsp
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Ground Cinnamon
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Toppings:
1/3
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Cup
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Toasted Chopped Pecans
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1/2
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Tsp
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Ground Cinnamon
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1/4
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Tsp
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Ground Nutmeg
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1/4
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Cup
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Butter
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3/4
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Cup
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Old Fashioned Oats
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1/2
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Cup
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Brown Sugar
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1/3
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Cup
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Flour
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How to Prepare:
1.
Combine apples or
pears, cherries and lemon juice in a mixing bowl.
2.
Set aside so it won't
go black.
3.
In a different bowl,
combine vanilla, brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon.
4.
Gently mix pears or
apples with the cornstarch mixture.
5.
Let it sit for an hour
or two.
6.
Refrigerate.
7.
For the Topping,
combine oats, brown sugar, flour, pecans, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl.
8.
Add butter.
9.
Mix it well and set
aside.
10.
After refrigeration,
place apple or pear mixture in a small 9 inch baking dish.
11.
Garnish with oat
topping mixture.
12.
Bake at 350 degrees
for 30-40 minutes.
13.
When it starts to
bubble or turn golden brown, it is ready to eat.
I enjoy my fruits with dash of sweetness, warm and healthy.
Vanilla ice cream is best with the warm fruit. Oberweis Vanilla Ice
Cream is my favorite.
Here’s a few more great recipes with cinnamon in them.