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Colorful autumn fruit salad with apples, blackberries, and pecans in a honey dressing.

Autumn Fruit Salad

A fresh, cozy fruit salad perfect for fall, featuring apples, pears, and a maple cinnamon dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 2 pieces apples, chopped Leave the peel on if you like the color and fiber.
  • 2 pieces pears, chopped Use Bartlett or Anjou and let them ripen a bit.
  • 1 to 2 cups grapes, halved if they are large
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils Adds crunch and tartness.
  • 2 pieces mandarins, peeled and separated Or use 1 cup orange segments.
  • 1 piece persimmon, chopped Optional but delicious.
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice Helps keep apples and pears from browning.
Maple Cinnamon Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup Use real maple syrup for better flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice Optional but adds a nice flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • a pinch salt Enhances the flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash your fruit, especially the grapes.
  2. Chop apples, pears, persimmons, and any other fruit that needs cutting. Keep the pieces close in size.
  3. Add lemon juice to the chopped apples and pears as you go, then toss gently.
  4. Add grapes, mandarins, and pomegranate arils.
  5. Pour the maple cinnamon dressing over the fruit and toss carefully to coat.
  6. Taste the salad; if the fruit is tart, add a little extra maple syrup, or if it’s sweet, add a squeeze more lemon juice.

Notes

For a little extra crunch, sprinkle in chopped toasted pecans right before serving. Keep nuts on the side for gatherings with nut allergies. Prepare parts ahead to save time when guests arrive.