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Fruit Cups in Sweet Sherry Syrup

Refreshing fruit cups soaked in sweet sherry syrup, perfect for an easy dessert or snack.

Try this easy and refreshing fruit cups recipe in sweet sherry syrup. Perfect for a light dessert or snack.

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
10m
Rest time
1h
Total time
1h 20m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 150 g mixed fresh fruit pieces (pineapple, melon, grapes)
  • 50 ml dry sweet sherry wine
  • 15 g granulated white sugar
  • 5 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 50 ml water

Origins

International

Instructions

  1. Place the granulated white sugar and water in a small saucepan.
  2. Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely to make a syrup.
  3. Remove the syrup from heat and let it cool slightly.
  4. Add the dry sweet sherry wine and fresh lemon juice to the syrup and stir well.
  5. Place the mixed fresh fruit pieces in a serving cup or bowl.
  6. For the sweet sherry syrup over the fruit pieces, ensuring they are well coated.
  7. Cover the cup with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Serve chilled as a refreshing dessert or snack.

Tips

  • Use fresh, ripe fruits for the best flavor.
  • Adjust sugar amount depending on the sweetness of the fruit and sherry.
  • Serve chilled for a refreshing taste.

Serving Suggestions

  • vanilla ice cream
  • whipped cream
  • shortbread cookies

These fruit cups in sweet sherry syrup offer a light, refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion, best served chilled.


Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 1.5
  • Sodium (g): 0.5
  • Sugar (g): 18
  • Fat (g): 0.1
  • Carbohydrates (g): 20
  • Protein (g): 0.5
  • Calories: 90
  • Cholesterol (g): 0
  • Saturated Fat (g): 0

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