Enjoy some delicious fruit cupcake recipes and add some sweetness to your Christmas celebration!

These recipes are so good that you can even enjoy them all year round.

However, why not try adding them to your festive menu and make it even more special?

By the end of the article, you will also discover which fruit is typically associated with Christmas.

Vanilla Cream Fruit Cupcakes

This recipe is an effortless yet delicious way to enjoy the taste of fruit in a perfectly balanced cupcake.

Bake it at home and make your family happy.

Ingredients

For a cupcake

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup ground almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour

For the cream

• 1 2/3 cups milk
• 1 vanilla bean (halved lengthwise)
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch

For decoration

• strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, red currants, cranberries

Instructions

• Mix butter with salt.
• Add powdered sugar, ground almonds, and vanilla sugar. Mix well.
• Add the egg and process quickly.
• Pour in the flour and mix.
• Flatten the dough and wrap it in plastic wrap. Put it in the fridge for 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch and cut out 6 circles with a diameter of 4 inches. Line the round tartlet molds.
• Put in the fridge for 20 minutes.
• Line the cupcakes with baking paper slightly larger than the circumference of the mold and put a layer of beans or rice on top.
• Bake for 10 minutes until golden.
• Remove the beans, return to the oven and let rest for 2 minutes.
• Put the milk and vanilla in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
• Mix egg yolks and sugar and beat until pale yellow and thick.
• Stir in the flour and cornmeal.
• Remove the vanilla bean from the milk and then whisk the milk into the egg/sugar mixture and return to the saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, and cook for 1 minute to cook the flour completely.
• Remove from heat and let cool.
• fill the cups three-quarters full with cream, smooth the surface, and add fruit.

Rum Fruit Cupcakes

Get ready to impress your guests this holiday season with these delectable apple and spice fruit cupcakes.

With minimal preparation time required, these cupcakes are the epitome of perfection.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 1 1/2 cups currants
• 1 1/2 cups sultanas
• 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/3 cup chopped prunes
• 3/4 cup chopped orange and lemon peel
• 1/3 cup chopped blanched almonds
• 1 large grated apple
• 1 1/2 cups cane sugar
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup brandy or rum
• 1/2 teaspoon gingerbread spice
• grated peel and juice of 1 orange

For cupcakes

• 2 cups plain flour
• 1/4 cup cane sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg

Instructions

• Grind the almonds and peel them in a food processor, then mix them them with the remaining ingredients in a bowl.
• Cover the bowl and refrigerate for two days, stirring daily.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Mix all the cupcake ingredients in a food processor to make a dough.
• Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.
• Cover with foil and chill for 30 minutes.
• Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Cut out 24 circles with a 3-inch cutter.
• Place the rounds in molds and add one teaspoon of the ground fruit.
• Roll out pastry scraps again and cut out 24 stars with a cookie cutter.
• Place the stars on the cupcakes with the fruit and brush with the beaten egg.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Cool and dust with powdered sugar.

Tangerine Ginger Cupcakes with Fruits

This recipe for fruit cupcakes hides ginger’s spiciness and tangerines’ sweetness. Enjoy a non-traditional Christmas cookie that everyone will like at the first bite!

Ingredients

For cupcakes

• 2 cups plain flour
• 1/2 cup of butter
• 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar
• Peel of 1 tangerine
• 1 pinch of salt
• 2 egg yolks

For filling

• 1 1/4 cups of tangerine juice
• Peel of 3 tangerines
• 1/2 cup caster sugar plus 1 tbsp
• 1 piece of fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
• 1 stick of cinnamon
• 2 large eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons corn flour
• 5 tablespoons of butter

Method

• Place the flour, butter, icing sugar, zest and salt in a food processor and mix.
• Add the egg yolks and mix again to combine; if it seems too dry, add a tablespoon or two of cold water.
• Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a thick patty.
• Wrap it up and leave it in the fridge for 30 minutes until it hardens.
• Meanwhile, heat the oven to 350°F.
• Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 2-3 mm.
• Using cookie cutters, cut out six rounds, press each dough round firmly into the cupcake pan, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• Once cooled, line each cupcake with a piece of crumpled baking paper.
• Fill with beans or rice and bake for 15 minutes, then remove the rice and baking paper and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden inside.
• Prepare the filling by putting the juice, zest, 100 g of sugar, ginger, and a cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan and bringing it to a boil.
• Remove from heat and let cool and infuse for 20-30 minutes. After infusing, strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pot.
• In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, egg yolk, one tablespoon of sugar and cornmeal until smooth.
• Place the pot of juice mixture back on the stove and bring to a boil.
• Pour half of the juice over the eggs, whisking to combine, then add the other half and whisk thoroughly.
• Pour back into the saucepan, set over medium heat, and stir until the curd thickens.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the butter until completely melted, then pour the curd evenly into the cups and refrigerate for two to three hours or until completely set.

What fruit is typical for Christmas?

During the festive season, the orange has been associated with Christmas for centuries and has become a symbol of luck and prosperity.

Additionally, fruits such as apples, pears, grapes, and dried fruits like dates, figs, and raisins are commonly used during the Christmas holidays.

These fruits can be used in various recipes such as fruit salads, cakes, and cupcakes, making them a great addition to your holiday feast.

It’s important to note that the traditional Christmas fruit may vary depending on the country or region, with some cultures having their unique fruits, such as pomegranates or chestnuts.