Name: Orange Fruit Dip Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cups sweetened condensed milk, sucanat or raw sugar; 1 can frozen orange juice concentrate (without added sugar, thawed and undiluted); 3 Tbsp grated orange rind

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Sweet, creamy and delicious this Orange Fruit Dip Recipe is so easy and made with only 3 ingredients! This makes such a fun dessert during the Summer months and is always a hit when served at parties, something you've got to try!

Normally I do not go for rich and sweet - give me something salty. Of course, there is always an exception and this Orange Fruit Dip recipe is one of them.

I am not one to serve dips often but this one made with homemade sweetened condensed milk is delicious!

The one special occasion on which I use the Orange Fruit Dip and, would get into trouble if I didn't, is the celebration of sixteenth birthdays!

There would be some disappointed folks around here if it were not served.

For our children's 16th birthday parties, I began the tradition of a luau. It is a tradition that caught on and is looked forward to by all!

In fact, I think it is the favorite birthday!

One of the highlights of the party besides leis and grass skirts, is a fresh fruit tray - or trays as it is now since the family has expanded.

The fruit trays are centered around a pineapple shell filled with this Fruit Dip Recipe.

Orange Fruit Dip is very rich and really enhances the flavors of the fruit!

What Fruit Can I Serve With This Fruit Dip Recipe?

Any Fruit works with this dip but some of our favorites are:

Strawberries
Pineapple
Apples
Peaches
Grapes

It's so fun to do especially when the piece of fruit falls into the dip and must be fished out, carrying extra dip with it - a spoon works very well for this!

Whether you are serving young or old, a bowl (or pineapple full) of this Fruit Dip Recipe surrounded by colorful fresh fruit makes a statement - and, it is so easy!

How To Make This Orange Fruit Dip Recipe Healthier

Before beginning the GAPS diet, I used store-bought, canned, sweetened condensed milk to make this fruit dip recipe and it is thick and creamy.

Now, however, in an effort to convert recipes to healthier versions without sacrificing taste, I use homemade sweetened condensed milk.

The homemade version can be sweetened with honey, Sucanat or raw sugar. The resulting taste is every bit as yummy!

How Long Does Fruit Dip Last in the Fridge?

Do you plan on making fruit dip? Do you want to know how long it lasts? Well, Fruit Dip can keep in the fridge for about 3-4 days.

Because it has some dairy in it, you don't want to leave it for too long. Plus, fruit dip is best when it's fresh.

Just like fruit is best when it's fresh, so is fruit dip. Of course, make sure the fruit dip is in the fridge continuously and don't leave it out for long periods of time.

You will know it is going bad by an off smell and even mold growing on the top.

Can You Freeze Fruit Dip?

This is an interesting question. Have you ever thought about freezing fruit dip? I haven't, but if it ever comes up, I want to know if I can or not.

Research shows that fruit dip can only be frozen for about 2 weeks before it starts to taste a little funny and possibly even separate.

If you plan on freezing it, try to consume it before those two weeks are up! Freezing is definitely not a long term storage solution.

Is Fruit Dip Healthy?

This is a painful question to answer because it's a subjective question. Sometimes fruit dip is healthy and other times it's not.

For me, if you eat fruit dip in moderation, it can be considered healthy but, then again, some things you just are not eating to be healthy.

However, if you're eating tons of it, it's not going to fit in the healthy category.

Remember the 80/20 Rule!

I will say that this fruit dip will help you get in your fruit servings for the day!

How To Serve This Orange Fruit Dip

To make the pineapple shell, I start with a fresh pineapple and cut off the top. Be sure to save it for decoration - I use it as the center of a second fruit tray.
While you can use a tool like this one, available from my affiliate, pineapple corer, I use a long sharp knife. Begin by cutting around the edge of the pineapple leaving a ½ inch of the shell intact.
After I have cut around the edge, I cut a grid in the core of the pineapple down through the meat. Finally, holding the knife at a diagonal, I slice and pull the chunks of pineapple out leaving the shell intact and ready to be filled with Orange Fruit Dip.
Wrap the pineapple shell and top in saran wrap and refrigerate until ready to assemble the fruit tray. You can see in the following photo Orange Fruit Dip made with canned sweetened condensed milk.

Note: The dip will have a slightly darker color if made with homemade sweetened condensed milk, sweetened with honey - still absolutely delicious but a bit darker and not so thick.

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