10 Sweet and Juicy Thanksgiving Fruit Recipes

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Add a burst of seasonal fruit flavors to your Thanksgiving spread with these delicious recipes! From Poached Pears in Red or White Wine and Cranberry and Apple Crumble Bars to an Apple Custard Tart and Lacto-Fermented Cranberry Walnut Chutney, this lineup of sweet and tangy dishes celebrates fall’s bounty. Whether you’re looking to add a fresh twist to classic flavors or showcase juicy pears and tart cranberries, these Thanksgiving fruit recipes are sure to be a hit.

A Pear Tart with Shortbread Crust

A slice of pear tart with crumbly shortbread crust, glazed fruit topping, and powdered sugar on a decorative plate with a fork.
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By mid-fall, when I’ve officially overdone it with ‘pumpkin everything,’ I switch gears to pears—my next favorite autumn fruit—and whip up a wonderful Pear Tart with a Shortbread Crust. This comforting, cozy dessert is not only easy to prepare but also a joy to enjoy.

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Sugared Cranberries

A beautifully presented photo of Sugared Cranberries
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Sugared Cranberries are a simple & gorgeous treat! With only 3 ingredients, beautiful candied cranberries recipe will be your go-to garnish.
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Apple Bread

Apple Bread
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This easy apple bread recipe is so nice for Fall! Studded with sweet fruit, cinnamon-spiced, and crowned with a buttery crumb topping.
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Cake Mix Apple Cobbler

A serving of warm apple crisp topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with caramel sauce, on a white plate. The dessert features golden-brown, crumbly topping and tender apple slices, creating a tempting and comforting treat.
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Cake Mix Apple Cobbler keeps it simple with a buttery cake topping and warm apple filling. This comforting dessert fits right into Thanksgiving fruit recipes, serving up an easy, crowd-pleasing treat.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Apple Cobbler

Hibiscus and Red Wine Spiced Poached Pears

A poached pear in red sauce, garnished with a mint leaf, is served on a plate alongside two scoops of vanilla ice cream. The plate has a black and white wavy pattern.
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Hibiscus and Red Wine Spiced Poached Pears offer a unique touch with flavors from hibiscus and red wine. This dessert shines as a Thanksgiving fruit recipe, bringing a festive taste that’s both rich and beautifully aromatic.
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Apple Tart

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Make this homemade apple tart recipe for any occasion! The spiced apple filling is arranged into a beautiful rose design for extra wow.
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Cider Poached Pears

Four poached pears in a caramel sauce are arranged in a row on a white plate. The pears are golden and glossy, with stems intact. The background is softly blurred, featuring a hint of a white cup.
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Cider Poached Pears create a tender, spiced dessert with a hint of cider tang. As an ideal Thanksgiving fruit recipe, these pears work well warm or chilled, offering a comforting, fruity dish for the holiday spread.
Get the Recipe: Cider Poached Pears

Apple Scones

Three apple muffins sit on a white counter. They all show bits of oats on top. The front one is in focus.
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These apple scones are buttery and flaky breakfast goodness. This recipe is easy to make and so satisfying to serve for breakfast or brunch!
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Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Two dishes of overnight oats are topped with roasted apples.
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Pie for breakfast? Oatmeal for dessert? Why not! You can make these yummy Apple Pie Overnight Oats and serve them for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. They’re wholesome, filling, and oh-so-yummy!
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Simple Citrus Salad

A close-up of a grapefruit salad with vibrant pink and orange segments, garnished with a sprig of fresh mint. The dish is served on a white plate, with a silver serving spoon on the side.
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Simple Citrus Salad combines fresh grapefruits, oranges, and mandarins, adding a burst of color and flavor. This refreshing dish makes a perfect Thanksgiving fruit recipe, balancing heavier holiday meals with a light, fruity note.
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Apple Pie Cupcakes

A pineapple cupcake with creamy frosting, topped with pineapple chunks and a sprinkle of cinnamon. It sits on an opened cupcake wrapper, surrounded by cinnamon sticks on a cooling rack.
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Apple Pie Cupcakes combine the best of vanilla cupcakes and apple pie flavors in one treat. Perfect for Thanksgiving fruit recipes, these mini desserts serve up warm spices and apple in a fun, bite-sized form.
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Sourdough Cranberry Yogurt Muffins

A close-up of a cranberry muffin with a golden, textured top placed on a wooden table. Other muffins and scattered cranberries are in the background. A red cloth is partially visible on the table.
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Sourdough Cranberry Yogurt Muffins combine sourdough with fresh cranberries and creamy yogurt for a tart, rich bite. These muffins are perfect for Thanksgiving fruit recipes, offering a cozy flavor great for breakfast or dessert.
Get the Recipe: Sourdough Cranberry Yogurt Muffins

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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