Traditional German Obstsalat (Apple-Free Fruit Salad)
A vibrant and refreshing German-style fruit salad featuring juicy plums, sweet cherries, crisp pears, and grapes. Tossed in a light citrus and vanilla sugar dressing, this apple-free version captures all the wholesome sweetness of a classic Bavarian café dessert.
Ingredients
- •2 piece Bosc or Bartlett pears (ripe but firm, peeled, cored, and diced)
- •1 cup Sweet dark cherries (pitted and halved)
- •3 piece Red or black plums (pitted and sliced into bite-sized wedges)
- •1 cup Red seedless grapes (halved lengthwise)
- •1 cup Fresh strawberries (hulled and quartered)
- •2 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- •3 tbsp Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- •1 piece German vanilla sugar (Vanillezucker) (standard 8g packet, or 2 tsp regular sugar with a drop of vanilla extract)
- •2 tbsp Toasted slivered almonds (for garnish)
- •4 piece Fresh mint leaves (small sprigs for garnish)
Instructions
- 1.
Place the diced pears immediately into a large mixing bowl and toss with the freshly squeezed lemon juice to keep them bright and prevent browning.
Time: 3 min - 2.
Add the prepared cherries, sliced plums, halved grapes, and strawberries to the bowl with the pears.
Time: 5 min - 3.
In a small cup or bowl, whisk together the fresh orange juice and vanilla sugar until the sugar crystals are completely dissolved.
Time: 2 min - 4.
Pour the orange-vanilla mixture over the fruit and gently fold with a rubber spatula until all the fruit is evenly coated.
Time: 2 min - 5.
Cover and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes to allow the natural juices to release and meld together.
Time: 25 min - 6.
Divide into dessert bowls or footed glassware, top with toasted slivered almonds, and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint before serving.
Time: 3 min
Tips
- 💡For an adult variation common in German beer gardens and cafés, add 1 tablespoon of Kirschwasser (cherry schnapps) or white rum to the dressing.
- 💡Serve alongside a dollop of fresh lightly sweetened whipped cream (Schlagsahne) or vanilla bean pudding for an authentic café-style treat.
Recipe from TheCookbook.ai
Created by Anonymous