Fruit

Fruit is the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food.

White – Heart, Eye, and Skin Health

Green & Yellow - Energy and Immune Health

Green – Digestive Health

Blue & Purple – Antioxidants and Overall Health

Fruit dishes are those that use fruit as a primary ingredient. Condiments prepared with fruit as a primary ingredient are also included in this list.

Poaching, stewing and other moist-heat methods are wonderful for dressing up plain fruit. Sauces and compotes are usually made using moist-heat cooking.

Dry heat methods of cooking include grilling, broiling, roasting, baking, or sautéing. Popular fruits for dry heat cooking include apples, apricots, bananas, pineapple, peaches, plums, pears, cherries, and figs.

Fruit Salad is the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food.

Fruit cuts are those that use fruit as a primary ingredient. Condiments prepared with fruit as a primary ingredient are also included in this list.