Papaya Fruit Cup

Papaya Fruit Cup
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 67.0
  • Total Fat: 0.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 2.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Protein: 0.8 g

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Introduction

Grade B maple syrup really is the secret ingredient. The dark color gives it an extra caramelly flavor. Grocery stores carry it, but if you can't find it, Grade A will work just fine too. Grade B maple syrup really is the secret ingredient. The dark color gives it an extra caramelly flavor. Grocery stores carry it, but if you can't find it, Grade A will work just fine too.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 Medium Papaya
    1 Large Banana
    1 Large Peach
    3 Small juicy Limes
    1-2 t Lime zest
    2 T Mint, finely chopped
    1 1/2 T Grade B Maple Syrup
    (grade A will work too)

    Garnish: Lime zest and Mint sprigs


Directions

1. Peel, skin, seed all of the fruits. Slice the papaya into bite sized chunks. Slice bananas thickly. And slice peaches into thinner bite sized slices.

2. Add all the fruit to a large mixing bowl.

3. Finely chop the mint. Add to bowl.

4. Zest and juice the lime. Add juice to the bowl. Add half of the lime zest. Save the remaining zest for garnish.

5. Toss gently.

6. Chill until ready to use. Serve same day. Bananas and papaya will turn gooey overnight.

7. When ready to serve, place in martini glasses. Add some of the juice to each glass.

Garnish with mint and zest.

Serving Size: Makes about 5-6 cups

Adapted from: "The Family Kitchen"


Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VEHAMILTON1.