Careme Recipes

Ingredients

• Simple Truth Organic® Fuji Apples – 2 Pound Bag 2 medium apples, peeled and diced small $4.19
• Simple Truth Organic® Whole Medjool Dates 8–10 dates, pitted (about 1 cup packed) $6.99 (12 oz)
• Butter 6 Tbsp, melted (plus a little for the pan)
• Old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup
• All-purpose flour 3/4 cup
• Brown sugar 1/2 cup
• Ground cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp
• Salt 1/4 tsp
• Vanilla extract 1 tsp
• Lemon juice 1 Tbsp
• Water 1/3 cup
• Optional: chopped nuts (walnut/pecan) 1/3 cup

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Butter and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment (leave overhang for lifting).
2. Make date layer: In a small saucepan on the stove, combine dates + water. Simmer 3–5 minutes, stirring, until jammy. Off heat, stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt; mash smooth (or blend).
3. Make apple layer: Toss diced apples with lemon juice and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
4. Make crumb: Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter until clumpy. (Add nuts if using.)
5. Assemble: Press about 2/3 of the crumb into the pan. Spread date mixture evenly. Scatter apples over the top. Sprinkle remaining crumb over apples and lightly press.
6. Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and set. Cool completely, then chill 30 minutes for clean slices. Cut into small squares for a party platter.

Ingredients

• Organic Fresh Large Bartlett Pear 2 pears (about 1 lb total) $2.99/lb
• Simple Truth Organic® Whole Medjool Dates 6 dates, pitted and halved $6.99 (12 oz)
• Red wine (or pomegranate/cranberry juice) 2 cups
• Water 1 cup
• Sugar or honey 1/3 cup (adjust to taste)
• Orange (or lemon) 3 strips peel + 1 Tbsp juice
• Cinnamon stick (or ground cinnamon) 1 stick (or 1 tsp ground)
• Whole cloves (optional) 4
• Vanilla extract 1 tsp
• Optional: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

1. Prep pears: Peel pears, leaving stems on if possible. Trim a thin slice off the bottom so they stand up.
2. Poach (stove): In a medium saucepan, combine wine, water, sugar/honey, citrus peel, cinnamon, cloves, and 1 Tbsp citrus juice. Bring to a simmer.
3. Add pears: Lower pears into the liquid. Simmer gently 20–30 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until a knife slides in easily (timing depends on ripeness).
4. Reduce sauce: Remove pears to a plate. Simmer poaching liquid 10–15 minutes until syrupy. Stir in vanilla at the end.
5. Toast dates (oven): Heat oven to 350°F. Put date halves on a small sheet pan and bake 6–8 minutes until glossy and lightly caramelized.
6. Serve: Place each pear on a small plate (or slice for easier party servings). Spoon syrup over, scatter toasted dates, and add whipped cream/ice cream if desired.

Ingredients

• Simple Truth Organic® Kiwifruit 3 kiwis, peeled and diced $4.99 (16 oz)
• Organic Mangos 1 mango, diced $3.50 each
• Organic Ginger Root 1 tsp finely grated $3.99/lb
• Lime (or lemon) 1 (2 Tbsp juice + zest)
• Honey 1–2 Tbsp
• Organic Butter Lettuce (or Romaine) 1 head, leaves separated $3.99 (1 ct)
• Optional: toasted coconut flakes 2 Tbsp
• Optional: chopped mint or Thai basil 1–2 Tbsp, thinly sliced $2.49 (Thai basil, 0.5 oz)

Instructions

1. Make syrup (stove): In a small saucepan, warm honey, lime juice, lime zest, and grated ginger over low heat 1–2 minutes until loose and fragrant. Cool to room temp.
2. Prep fruit: Dice kiwi and mango. Toss together in a bowl (add mint/Thai basil if using).
3. Dress: Drizzle with cooled syrup and toss gently. Chill 15–30 minutes for best flavor.
4. Assemble cups: Spoon fruit into butter lettuce leaves just before serving so they stay crisp. Sprinkle with toasted coconut if using.
5. Serve: Arrange on a platter as bright, bite-size holiday dessert cups.