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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers, Soups and Salads

    Published: Sep 2, 2013 by Dina-Marie · Modified: Nov 13, 2021 5 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

    Orange Fruit Dip Recipe

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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!

    Close up of a strawberry with fruit dip recipe dripping from it on edge of a pineapple shell.

    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!

    Fruit dip recipe shown in pineapple shell.

    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.

    Overhead view of fresh fruit around a pineapple shell filled with fruit dip.

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    Close up of a strawberry with fruit dip recipe dripping from it on edge of a pineapple shell.

    Orange Fruit Dip Recipe

    Cultured Palate

    A perfect bright summer treat for potlucks and gatherings.

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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins

    Course Snack
    Cuisine American

    Servings 16 servings
    Calories 48 kcal

    Ingredients

      

    • 1 cups sweetened condensed milk, sucanat or raw sugar
    • 1 can frozen orange juice concentrate without added sugar, thawed and undiluted
    • 3 tablespoon grated orange rind

    Instructions

     

    • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
    • Stir until well blended.
    • Chill.To make a pineapple fruit tray:
    • On a serving platter place the pineapple shell in the center.
    • Fill the pineapple shell with Orange Fruit Dip.
    • Arrange fresh fruit around the pineapple shell. Don't forget the party toothpicks - the kind with the colorful frills on the end - children (and adults) love them!
    • Serve and Enjoy!

    Notes

    How To Make This Orange Fruit Dip Recipe Healthier
    • Before beginning the GAPS diet, I used store-bought, canned, sweetened condensed milk to make Orange Fruit Dip 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 which can be sweetened with honey, Sucanat or raw sugar. The resulting taste is every bit as yummy!
    • If using homemade sweetened condensed milk made with honey, the fruit dip will not be as thick but it tastes delicious!
    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  de-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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 18mgPotassium: 57mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 44mg

    Keyword fruit dip recipe, orange fruit dip
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    Leave a comment - I would love to know!

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    Orange fruit dip shown close and overhead with text overlay.

     

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    1. Sarah says

      September 02, 2013 at 9:06 am

      Oh, is my mouth ever watering!! We have 4 years before our oldest reaches 16. I wonder if I could talk her into it sooner? Or maybe we should just do it for New Year's? Either way it could be a new tradition on a yearly basis because this looks YUMMY!

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    2. Miachel says

      September 05, 2013 at 8:04 am

      This sounds awesome. :) And thanks for the link to homemade sweetened condensed milk! I just happened to need that for a new recipe at home.

      Can't wait to try out the fruit dip!

      P.S. The first link to milk is faulty, just a heads up.

      Reply
    3. Emily says

      March 20, 2018 at 6:20 am

      5 stars
      Why have I never heard of a dip like this, it looks amazing! Can't wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        March 21, 2018 at 3:32 pm

        Emily, it is amazing to be so easy - enjoy!

        Reply

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