Description
This curried fruit recipe with saffron spice shine is a family-favorite side dish that delivers comforting warmth with a vibrant, exotic twist, making it a simple yet sophisticated addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) mixed fruit, drained
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 0.5 cup water
- a pinch saffron threads (about 10 to 15 threads)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
- Bloom Spices: Stir in 1 tablespoon of curry powder and 0.25 cup of brown sugar. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the mixture is deeply fragrant.
- Create Sauce Base: Add 0.25 cup of lemon juice and 0.5 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, where small bubbles form around the edges, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Fruit and Simmer: Carefully fold in 2 cans (15 oz each) of drained mixed fruit. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing all the flavors to meld.
- Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until completely smooth. Pour this slurry into the simmering fruit mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Infuse Saffron: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in a pinch (about 10 to 15 threads) of saffron until its beautiful golden hue begins to spread throughout the sauce.
Notes
For a healthier version, use mixed fruit packed in 100 percent juice and reduce brown sugar by half. Plant-based butter or coconut oil can be used as a vegan swap for butter. If sauce isn’t thickening, ensure it’s at a gentle simmer and continue stirring.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.75 cup (140 g)
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg