So, back to the fruit dip. I wanted to make something that was quick to make, but didn’t require cream cheese or marshmallow fluff. I wanted the fruit to take center stage, not the dip. I found a recipe and modified it to make it even healthier, and we all enjoyed it. In fact, the fruit platter was empty by the time we were finished, as was the bowl. Delicious, and you won’t believe how easy it is to mix together.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream (I used low fat, up to you though)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 3 tsp vanilla
Directions:
Combine all ingredients, and enjoy. That simple. Enjoy dipping pineapple, apples, bananas, grapes, etc. To keep the apples & bananas from turning brown, soak them in a water with a few tablespoons of lemon juice after cutting. Drain before serving.
I am also linking this recipe to Amy of Simply Sugar and Gluten Free‘s Slightly Indulgent Tuesdayround up. Be sure to hop over there and see what a number of other bloggers have contributed this week.
Jeanine, that is one delicious looking dip and so simple to make! I love fresh pineapple and I see pomegranate seeds on your platter too..yummy!
Btw..I agree with your son..pineapple doesn't really belong on pizza:)
We make some fun gluten free pizzas from scratch and I have to say that depending on the batch, those canned pineapple chunks don't always smell so great … I always feel a bit bad when I pass by those big beautiful fresh ones in the produce isle.
… wow, I think I actually have a pineapple complex!
This dip would be well-received by our kids, I think. But I disagree with your son – pineapple (with ham) on pizza is AWESOME!
Yes, Betty, the pomegranates have become a staple (while they're in season) in our house. The kids still don't like them, but we sure do! So pretty too.
Paul, you sound like a pineapple snob…but that's not a bad thing. The canned is alright, but once you've had a nice fresh one, they really don't compare. I just have such a hard time knowing when they are ripe.
Cinde, I agree, we use a very smokey turkey breast (we don't eat pork) and pineapple, green pepper…such a nice, simple, quick pizza.
@Jeanine
Feels like I've just been called out … worse than that I think you're actually right!
@Paul Oh, it's not a bad thing. The pineapples in the store are so good right now, our family eats it in one sitting, we never have to worry about storing it in the fridge.
We'll enjoy it while it's in season, and then we'll go back to the canned stuff.
I was looking for a lighter dish I could bring to a gathering and this fit the bill. Nice and easy and it uses ingredients I normally have on hand. Can't beat that. Tasty! Thanks for sharing!
@Michelle, You're right, it really can't get easier than that, huh? Hope you had a great gathering!