Apple and Grape Parfait with Mint Infused Orange Juice

October 18, 2008

Normally I don’t eat breakfast, I’ll have juice or a smoothie, or tea, but when I do, I like it to be healthy, flavorful and delicious. This particular morning I made one of my fruity Mediterranean inspired recipes that I’ve served as both a breakfast and dessert parfait.

I’ve made a few variations of this recipe with different fruits, but today I made my original version using Gala apples, red and black grapes and a very flavorful orange juice. The extra virgin olive oil is an unexpected ingredient adds a subtle richness to this recipe.

Apple and Grape Parfait with Mint Infused Orange Juice

Any type of apples would work great for this recipe. The same holds true with the grapes, and you can use grapefruit juice in place of the orange juice.

Pour the orange juice into a small mixing bowl or cup. Add the chopped mint leaves, olive oil, agave, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, mix well and set aside.

Make four layers by alternating in each glass the chopped apples, then the sliced grapes; repeat with the remaining chopped apples and sliced grapes.

Stir the mint infused orange juice and pour over the fruit in each glass. Garnish with mint sprigs and sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon.

Serves 2 - double this recipe to serve 4

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6 Comments so far

1. Kristen's Raw on October 19, 2008 Sunday, 2:22 am

   Looks divine! You always have such amazing pics!

   Hi Kristen - Thank you! :-)

2. andy abraham on October 19, 2008 Sunday, 2:55 am

   Would you suggest your Apple & Grape Parfait as an after dinner desert or even before..as an appetizer??

   Thanks

   Andy
   http://www.recipebuddys.com

   Hi Andy - I believe it depends on the occasion and what other types of food are served. This parfait would be perfect served either as an appetizer, as a stand along dish, and it would be particularly delicious served as an after dinner dessert.

3. Graeme on October 19, 2008 Sunday, 7:47 am

   Fruit-haters, rejoice! Right?
   Now there’s no excuse for not eating your fruit.

   As for the rest of us - well, Mint-infused Orange juice has me sold.

   Hi Graeme - The I can’t imagine anyone hating fruit, especially when it is served like this. ;-)

4. Gail on October 19, 2008 Sunday, 5:15 pm

   This recipe looks delicious - I am already looking forward to trying it!

   Gail - Great! Let me know how you like it. Your Chocolate Orange Tartlets looks pretty and delicious. Thanks for sharing that recipe.

5. Zara on October 20, 2008 Monday, 9:05 am

   I have my shopping list ready and it includes all the ingredients for this recipe. I will make this delicious looking parfait soon.

   Zara - When you do make it, I hope you enjoy it.

6. Erica on April 9, 2009 Thursday, 5:31 am

   I just made this for breakfast, and it was so flavorful! I think I’ll omit the cinnamon next time (or maybe I just added too much for my liking). Thanks for the recipe!