Winter Cooking Inspiration: Seasonal Fruit Recipe Round Up
Winter is officially here and while can’t do much to help the winter cold, what we can do is make it more delicious by showing you how to get the most out of your seasonal fruits. Most fruits and vegetables are available all-year round in South Africa, but the beauty of purchasing seasonal fruits and vegetables lies in the better-tasting, ripe and fresh quality; the fact that you get to save money is just an added bonus.
From sweet to savoury and apples to oranges, we list some of our favourite seasonal fruit recipes to make this winter tastier. Take these recipes and save them for a rainy day.
SEASONAL FRUIT – APPLES
How about them apples? This versatile fruit works great in sweet and savoury recipes.
Apple Crumble
Nothing beats a slice of humble crumble. Cinnamon and ginger spiced apple filling topped with a buttery short crumble biscuit and served with vanilla bean ice cream – yum!
Apple Compote Profiteroles with Whipped Cream & Caramel Sauce
Teatime just got better with this delicious apple compote filled with whipped cream and generously drizzled with caramel sauce. Yum!
Recipe for Apple Compote Profiteroles with Whipped Cream & Caramel Sauce
Cauliflower & White Bean Soup with Chorizo & Spiced Apples
A creamy and comforting winter soup that’s steeped with flavour. Top with spiced apples and smoky chorizo to take it to the next level.
Recipe for Creamy Cauliflower & White Bean Soup with Chorizo & Spiced Apples
Brussels Sprout & Pumpkin Salad with a Minty Apple Yoghurt
This wintery salad is loaded with all the yummy seasonal fruit and veg you could ask for.
Recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprout & Pumpkin Salad with Apple & Mint Yoghurt Drizzle
Tomapork Chops in Cider Sauce with Pink Lady Apples
Pork and apples are a match made in heaven, especially in this comforting winter serve.
Recipe for Tomapork Chops in Cider Sauce with Pink Lady Apples
Char Siu Pork Belly with Pink Lady Apples
Seasoned with Chinese 5-spice and coated in a barbecue sauce, this pork and apple dish is absolutely delish!
Recipe for Char Siu Pork Belly with Pink Lady Apples
Roasted Apple and Sweet Onion Soup with Cheese
Why have regular onion soup when you can add this seasonal winter fruit to it? This is the perfect recipe if you’re looking for a soup that’s different and delicious.
Recipe for Roasted Apple and Sweet Onion Soup with Cheese and Candied Apples
West Coast Mussels with Apples & Cider
A French classic reimagined with local West Coast mussels. The apple cider and Granny Smith apple combo works wonderfully with fresh parsley. Simply divine!
Recipe for West Coast Mussels with Apples & Cider
Apple Muffins with Macadamia Nut Streusel Topping
All your fav winter flavours in one bite. A deliciously moist, cinnamony muffin topped with streusel and macadamia goodness.
Recipe for Apple Muffins with Macadamia Nut Streusel Topping
Apple Cinnamon and Pecan Nut Pastry Rolls
The pecan nut, apple and cinnamon filling is irresistible. You might want to make a double batch of these tasty babies.
Recipe for Apple Cinnamon and Pecan Nut Pastry Rolls
SEASONAL FRUIT – AVOCADO
Forget about avo toast and get creative with these avocado recipes.
Chocolate Avocado Mousse Tartlets
Avocado probably wouldn’t be the first ingredient that comes to mind when making mousse, but these tartlets prove why it should be.
Recipe for Chocolate Avocado Mousse Tartlets
Chia & Chocolate Avocado Breakfast Cups
Not a morning person? One spoonful of these breakfast cups will change that. Make ahead for an easy morning treat and healthy dose of antioxidants.
Recipe for Chia & Chocolate Avocado Breakfast Cups
Avocado Linguine with Parmesan Pangrattato
Creamy, buttery avo isn’t only good on toast but perfect in linguine too.
Recipe for Avocado Linguine with Parmesan Pangrattato
Avocado and Cream Cheese Chilli Poppers
A spicy recipe that’s the ultimate snack and sure to make any winter warmer.
Recipe for Avocado and Cream Cheese Chilli Poppers
Avocado Flapjack Stack
The health benefits of the avo in this recipe are as loaded as this flapjack stack!
Recipe for Avocado Flapjack Stack
Smashed Avocado Eggs Benedict
Smash those avos before it’s too late! This recipe perfectly incorporates this seasonal fruit in your weekday brekkie or Saturday brunch.
Recipe for Smashed Avocado Eggs Benedict
SEASONAL FRUIT – BANANA
Bananas aren’t strictly for banana bread, these winter recipes show you how to make the most of your bunch.
Banana and Coconut Cookies
Coconut cookies are great, but why stop there when you can add banana to the mix? We love that these cookies are not only delicious but healthy too.
Recipe for Banana and Coconut Cookies
Marbled Choc Avocado Banana Bread
Don’t settle for regular banana bread, make it chocolaty. The addition of avocado makes this loaf extra nutrient and moist.
Recipe for Marbled Choc Avocado Banana Bread
Banana and Pecan Cake with Salted Caramel
Say hello to your new favourite cake.
Recipe for Banana and Pecan Cake with Salted Caramel
Banana Trifle with Mascarpone & Rum
This boozy banana trifle will keep your chest warm and belly satisfied.
Recipe for Banana Trifle with Mascarpone & Rum
SEASONAL FRUIT – GRANADILLA & GUAVA
We simply can’t get enough of these winter dessert recipes.
Vanilla Sponge with Thyme and Granadilla Buttercream
Impress teatime guests with this tasty vanilla cake; the granadilla buttercream frosting takes it to seriously tasty .
Recipe for Vanilla Sponge with Thyme and Granadilla Buttercream
Guava & Quince Crumble with Salted Caramel & Vanilla Ice Cream
Apple crumble might be your first choice ,but this guava and quince version is equally delish.
Recipe for Guava & Quince Crumble with Salted Caramel and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
SEASONAL FRUIT – LEMON
We love this seasonal fruit so much that we’ve created a full round-up of lemon recipes.
Pork Ribs with BBQ Sauce and Charred Lemons
Best grab a bib because these lemony basted ribs are lip-smackingly tasty.
Recipe for Pork Ribs with BBQ Sauce & Charred Lemons
LemonGold South Indian Lemon Rice
Butter up your basmati rice with some spice, cashew nuts and zesty goodness.
Recipe for LemonGold South Indian Lemon Rice
Lemon Meringue Pie
Zesty and tart, this meringue pie is a lemon lover’s dessert dream.
LemonGold Curd Crème Filled Doughnuts
A recipe guaranteed to satisfy that sweet craving. These fluffy doughnuts with lemon curd crème filling will give any bakery a run for their money.
Recipe for LemonGold Curd Crème Filled Doughnuts
SEASONAL FRUIT – NAARTJIES & ORANGES
What’s winter without some naartjie and orange zest? Try these vitamin C loaded recipes.
Naartjie, Thyme & Marigold Cake with Walnut Praline
Pretty-as-a-picture and simple to make! This cake is deliciously fragrant, thanks to the naartjie, thyme and marigold. Walnut praline adds a lovely texture and caramel flavour.
Recipe for Naartjie, Thyme & Marigold Cake with Walnut Praline
Hummingbird Sheet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Icing
A Jamaican hummingbird cake that will make your taste buds sing. The orange-infused frosting balances the sweetness with a bitter citrus zing.
Recipe for Hummingbird Sheet Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Icing and Candied Pecans
Sticky Orange and Cumin Glazed Pork Belly Skewers
Cumin and pork are a match made in heaven. Add orange glaze to the mix, and you’ve got yourself one deliciously sticky situation.
Recipe for Sticky Orange and Cumin Glazed Pork Belly Skewers
Seared Duck with Oranges and Cauliflower Purée
Duck à l’orange reimagined – this dish is c’est magnifique!
Recipe for Seared Duck with Oranges and Cauliflower Purée
SEASONAL FRUIT – TOMATO
It’s no secret that this seasonal winter fruit is ripe with antioxidants and is also the base of many sauces and tomato dishes.
Beef Meatball Tomato Bredie
A South African favourite, made more delicious with herby pap and a glass of red.
Recipe for Beef Meatball Tomato Bredie
Kate’s Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup
Smoky, savoury and delicious, this red pepper and tomato soup is loaded with flavour.
Recipe for Kate’s Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup
Rogan Josh Tomato Soup with Yoghurt Flatbreads
Want your tomato soup to pack a little more punch? This beautifully spiced Rogan Josh Soup is what you’ve been craving.
Recipe for Rogan Josh Tomato Soup with Yoghurt Flatbreads
Spicy Tomato Soup with Guacamole
This recipe combines two of our favourite seasonal fruits, tomato and avo, in a reimagined salsa. The spicy tomato and creamy duo will turn any winter dinner into a tasty fiesta.
Recipe for Spicy Tomato Soup with Guacamole
Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce Pasta
Simple ingredients with heaps of flavour. A classic we could never grow old of!
Recipe for Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce Pasta
Waygu Beef Short Rib Ragù with Pap and Spicy Tomato Smoor
Pap and spicy smoor is an unmatched combo; add Wagyu short rib to the plate for the perfect winter dish.
Recipe for Waygu Beef Short Rib Ragù with Pap and Spicy Tomato Smoor
Confit Tomatoes with Whole Garlic and Thyme
Not sure what to do with all those baby tomatoes? Simply confit them in a pot with whole garlic and thyme. A great winter recipe to keep braai guests entertained.
Recipe for Confit Tomatoes with Whole Garlic and Thyme
Tomato and Coriander Curried Dahl with Basmati
An easy-to-make Indian cuisine staple, that’s all-around delicious.
Recipe Tomato and Coriander Curried Dahl with Basmati and Greek Yoghurt
Want more winter cooking inspo? Try our Winter Seasonal Vegetable Recipe Round Up.
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