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Egyptian Honeyed Fruit Salad with Pistachio Crumble

A flavorful egyptian dessert perfect for standard eaters - made for visual appeal and culinary depth.

🕒 (Prep, Cook, Total) - Prep Time: 15 minutes - Cook Time: 15 minutes - Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4 servings
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Egyptian

Allergens

Contains no common allergens unless specified.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mixed fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, pineapple, kiwi, banana)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
  • 1/4 cup all
  • purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, gently toss the mixed fresh fruit with honey and ground cinnamon until well coated. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. In another bowl, combine the chopped pistachios, all purpose flour, cold cubed butter, and brown sugar. Mix until a crumbly texture is achieved.
  4. Spread the pistachio mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let it cool.
  5. Divide the honeyed fruit salad among 4 serving dishes, and top each with the cooled pistachio crumble. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The contrast between the soft fruit salad and crunchy pistachio crumble creates a delightful textural experience, while the sweet honey complements the natural flavors of the fruits.

Notes

Feel free to swap out the mixed fruit for your favorite seasonal fruits or those that hold personal significance.

Cultural or Historical Background

This dessert draws inspiration from ancient Egyptian recipes that incorporated honey as a key ingredient due to its abundance in the Nile Valley and its natural preservative properties.