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    Published: Feb 10, 2021 · Last Modified: Oct 11, 2022 by Leslie Jeon · 245 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Are you looking to try making some new recipes? Check out this ultimate fruit flavor pairing chart to discover some unique and amazing flavor combinations.

    Image of citrus that reads 'The Ultimate Fruit Flavor Pairing Chart' this post

    When it comes to fruit, we all intuitively know some flavor combinations that work well. Apple and caramel? Check. Pineapple and rum? Of course!

    But, when you start to dig deeper, you can discover some amazing flavor combinations. And when I'm experimenting in the kitchen, I love to try and find these unique flavor pairings.

    After stopping by the farmer's market to see what fruit is in season, I like to think about what spices and flavors might pair well with that fruit. Oftentimes, the best pairings can be a bit unexpected, and to me, that's what makes cooking and baking so exciting! There is always something new to discover and try out.

    All that being said, to help you out with your cooking and baking, I've created this ultimate fruit flavor pairing chart.

    Honestly, the reason behind making this chart is a bit selfish—I wanted a resource that I could refer to while experimenting with new recipes. After searching online for a while, I struggled to find many resources out there that showedcased all these great flavor pairings.

    I hope this chart helps you out and empowers you to make even more delicious food in your kitchen!

    How to Use This Chart

    To narrow down the list, you can use the search bar at the top right-hand corner of the table to search for a particular ingredient.

    If you are viewing the chart on your phone, I recommend turning your phone horizontally to display all the columns.

    And if you can't find the ingredient you're looking for, let me know in the comments below—I will routinely update this chart to make sure it's as helpful as possible for you!

    Fruit Flavor Pairing Chart

    FruitHerbs and SpicesNutsSpiritsMiscellaneous
    AppleApricot, blackberry, cherry, cranberry, currant, date, lychee, mango, orange, pear, pineapple, plum, pomegranate, pumpkin, quinceAllspice, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, ginger, nutmeg, rosemary, star anise, thymeAlmond, chestnut, hazelnut, pecan, pine nut, pistachio, walnutArmagnac, bourbon, brandy, calvados, cognac, Cointreau, Kirsch, Madeira, rum, sherry, vermouthCaramel, maple syrup, molasses, vanilla
    ApricotApple, banana, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, coconut, cranberry, lemon, orange, peach, pineapple, plum, prune, raspberry, strawberryCardamom, cayenne, cinnamon, coriander, ginger, nutmeg, rosemary, saffronAlmond, hazelnut, pine nut, pistachio, walnutAmaretto, brandy, cognac, Kirsch, orange liqueur, rumCaramel, honey, maple syrup, mascarpone, vanilla
    BananaApricot, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, coconut, date, guava, lemon, lime, mango, orange, papaya, passion fruit, pineapple, pomegranate, raspberry, strawberryAllspice, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, macadamia, nutmegCashew, hazelnut, peanut, pecan, pistachio, walnutArmagnac, banana liqueur, brandy, calvados, cognac, Kirsch, Madeira, rumCaramel, chocolate, coffee, crème fraîche, honey, maple syrup, molasses, vanilla
    BlackberryApple, apricot, banana, blueberry, lemon, mango, melon, nectarine, orange, peach, plum, raspberry, strawberry, watermelonCinnamon, cloves, ginger, mintAlmond, hazelnutBrandy, champagne, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Kirsch, orange liqueur Caramel, crème fraîche, honey, mascarpone, vanilla
    BlueberryApple, apricot, banana, blackberry, fig, lemon, mango, melon, nectarine, orange, peach, pear, pineapple, raspberry, rhubarb, strawberry, watermelonAllspice, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, lavender, mint, nutmegAlmond, hazelnut, pecan, pine nut, walnutCognac, Kirsch, orange liqueur, port, rum, triple secCrème fraîche, honey, maple syrup, mascarpone, molasses, ricotta, vanilla
    CantaloupeGrapefruit, melon, raspberryBasil, cilantro, ginger, mint, star anise, tarragonPort
    CherryApricot, coconut, lemon, melon, nectarine, orange, peach, plum, quince, raspberryAllspice, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, ginger, sage, thymeAlmond, hazelnut, pecan, pistachio, walnutAmaretto, Armagnac, bourbon, brandy, cassis, Grand Marnier, kirsch, red wine, rum, vodkaCaramel, chocolate, coffee, crème fraîche, honey, mascarpone, vanilla
    CoconutApricot, banana, blackberry, cherry, date, grapefruit, guava, kiwi, kumquat, lemon, lime, lychee, mango, orange, papaya, passion fruit, pineappleAllspice, basil, cardamom, cilantro, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, ginger, Kaffir leaf, lemongrass, mint, nutmegAlmond, brazil nut, cashew, macadamia, peanut, pistachio RumCaramel, chocolate, crème fraîche, honey, mascarpone, rose water, vanilla
    CranberryApple, apricot, lemon, lime, orange, peach, pear, pumpkin, quince, tangerineAllspice, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, star anise, thymeAlmond, hazelnut, pistachio, walnutCognac, Grand Marnier, white wineHoney, maple syrup, vanilla
    DateApple, apricot, banana, coconut, lemon, lime, orange, prune, quinceCinnamon, ginger, rosemary, thymeAlmond, hazelnut, macadamia, pecan, pistachio, walnutArmagnac, brandy, red wine, rumCaramel, chocolate, coffee, crème fraîche, maple syrup, mascarpone, orange blossom water, vanilla
    GrapeApple, lemon, pear, raspberry, strawberryCayenne, cumin, ginger, mint, paprika, rosemaryAlmond, hazelnut, pecan, pistachio, walnutBrandy, cognac, rumHoney, white chocolate
    GrapefruitAvocado, banana, coconut, lemon, lime, melon, orange, papaya, pineapple, pomegranate, raspberry, strawberry, tomatoBasil, ginger, mint, rosemary, star anise, tarragon, thymeCashew, hazelnut, macadamia, pecan, walnutCampari, champagne, gin, Grand Marnier, port, rum, tequila, vodkaCaramel, crème fraîche, grenadine, honey, vanilla
    GuavaBanana, coconut, lemon, lime, orange, passion fruit, pineapple, strawberryGingerCashew, macadamiaRumWhite chocolate, honey, mascarpone
    HoneydewBlackberry, cantaloupe, grapefruit, lemon, lime, nectarine, peach, strawberryBasil, cardamom, coriander, cumin, ginger, mint, tarragonChampagneCoconut milk, honey
    KiwiBanana, cherry, coconut, grapefruit, lemon, lime, lychee, mango, orange, papaya, passion fruit, pineapple, strawberryHazelnut, macadamiaKirsch, rumChocolate, honey
    KumquatCoconut, cranberry, date, lemon, lime, mango, orange, papaya, persimmon, pineapple, pomegranate, pumpkin, quince, strawberryCayenne, cinnamon, ginger, mace, mint, nutmegHazelnut, pecan, pistachio, walnutBrandy, rum, white wineCaramel, chocolate, honey, vanilla
    LemonApple, apricot, banana, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, coconut, cranberry, date, gooseberry, grapefruit, grape, guava, kiwi, lime, mango, nectarine, orange, papaya, passion fruit, peach, pear, persimmon, plum, prune, quince, raspberry, rhubarb, tangerineBasil, bay leaf, cardamom, cayenne, cinnamon, ginger, mint, oregano, parsley, poppy seed, rosemary, sage, thymeAlmond, chestnut, hazelnut, pecan, pine nut, pistachio, walnutGin, orange liqueur, red wine, rum, vodkaCaramel, chocolate, coffee, crème fraîche, honey, maple syrup, mascarpone, vanilla
    LimeApple, apricot, avocado, coconut, date, gooseberry, grapefruit, guava, honeydew, kiwi, lemon, mango, orange, papaya, passion fruit, plum, raspberry, strawberry, tomatoCilantro, ginger, mintHazelnut, macadamia, peanut, pecanRum, tequila, vodkaCaramel, coconut milk, crème fraîche, honey, maple syrup, mascarpone, vanilla, white chocolate
    LycheeBlackberry, coconut, honeydew, kiwi, lemon, lime, mango, orange, passion fruit, pear, pineapple, plum, raspberry GingerRumHoney
    MangoApple, avocado, banana, blackberry, blueberry, coconut, grapefruit, kiwi, kumquat, lemon, lime, orange, papaya, passion fruit, pineapple, raspberry, strawberryBasil, cayenne, cilantro, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mint, nutmeg, star aniseAlmond, cashew, macadamiaAmaretto, champagne, Kirsch, orange liqueur, rum, sake, vodkaCaramel, coconut milk, coffee, crème fraîche, honey, mascarpone, vanilla, white chocolate
    NectarineApricot, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, cranberry, lemon, orange, peach, plum, raspberry, strawberryAllspice, cinnamon, ginger, mint, nutmegAlmond, hazelnut, pecan, pistachioBrandy, champagne, Kirsch, orange liqueur, peach liqueur, red wine, white wineCaramel, chocolate, honey, maple syrup, mascarpone, vanilla
    OrangeApple, apricot, avocado, banana, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, coconut, cranberry, date, grape, grapefruit, guava, grapefruit, kumquat, lemon, lime, mango, nectarine, papaya, passion fruit, peach, pear, persimmon, pineapple, plum, pomegranate, prune, pumpkin, quince, raspberry, rhubarb, strawberry, tomatoBasil, cardamom, cilantro, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, ginger, mint, nutmeg, paprika, parsley, poppy seed, rosemary, saffron, star anise, thymeAlmond, chestnut, hazelnut, macadamia, pecan, pine nut, pistachio, walnutAlmond liqueur, Amaretto, Armagnac, brandy, cognac, Kirsch, orange liqueur, red wine, rum, tequila, vodka, white wineCaramel, chocolate, coffee, grenadine, honey, maple syrup, mascarpone, vanilla
    PapayaBanana, coconut, grapefruit, kiwi, kumquat, lemon, lime, mango, nectarine, orange, passion fruit, peach, pineapple, raspberry, strawberryCilantro, cinnamon, ginger, mintCashew, macadamia, peanutPortCaramel, honey, vanilla, white chocolate
    Passion fruitBanana, coconut, kiwi, lemon, lime, mango, orange, papaya, peach, pear, pineapple, strawberryCilantro, gingerAlmond, cashew, macadamiaChampagne, Cointreau, ice wine, rum, tequilaCaramel, chocolate, vanilla
    PeachApple, apricot, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, coconut, lemon, lime, nectarines, orange, papaya, passion fruit, pineapple, plum, raspberry, strawberryAllspice, basil, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mace, mint, nutmeg, saffron, star anise, tarragon, thymeAlmond, hazelnut, pecan, pistachio, walnutBourbon, brandy, Calvados, Cassis, champagne, cognac, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Kirsch, Madeira, port, red wine, rum, Vin Santo, whiskey, white wineBrown sugar, caramel, chocolate, crème fraîche, grenadine, honey, maple syrup, mascarpone, molasses, vanilla
    PearApple, apricot, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, cranberry, date, lemon, orange, passion fruit, prune, quince, raspberry, rhubarb, strawberryAllspice, basil, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mace, mint, nutmeg, parsley, rosemary, star aniseAlmond, chestnut, hazelnut, macadamia, peanut, pecan, pine nut, pistachio, walnutBourbon, brandy, Calvados, crème de cassis, champagne, Grand Marnier, kirsch, pear brandy, port, red wine, rum, whiskeyCaramel, chocolate, crème fraîche, honey, maple syrup, mascarpone, vanilla
    PersimmonApple, avocado, grape, kiwi, kumquat, lemon, orange, pear, pomegranateCinnamon, cloves, ginger, mace, nutmegAlmond, cashew, hazelnut, pecan, walnutBourbon, brandy, cognac, Kirsch, sweet wineCaramel, coffee, honey, maple syrup, vanilla, white chocolate
    PineappleApricot, avocado, banana, coconut, grapefruit, kiwi, kumquat, lemon, lime, mango, orange, papaya, passion fruit, pomegranate, raspberry, strawberryAllspice, basil, cardamom, cilantro, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mint, rosemary, saffron, star aniseCashew, macadamia, pistachio, walnutBrandy, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Kirsch, orange liqueur, rum, sweet wineCaramel, chocolate, honey, maple syrup, vanilla
    PlumApricot, cherry, lemon, nectarine, orange, peach, raspberry, strawberryAllspice, almond, bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, ginger, mace, mint, nutmeg, sage, thymeHazelnut, pecan, walnutBrandy, gin, Kirsch, rum, whiskey, red wine, sweet wineCaramel, crème fraîche, honey, maple syrup, vanilla
    PomegranateApple, avocado, banana, coconut, grapefruit, kumquat, lemon, lime, orangeAllspice, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, ginger, mint, nutmeg, parsley, turmericAlmond, hazelnut, pine nut, walnutPort, tequila, vodkaHoney, white chocolate
    PumpkinApple, coconut, cranberry, kumquat, lemon, lime, orangeAllspice, bay leaf, cayenne, cilantro, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, ginger, mace, nutmeg, rosemary, sage, thymeHazelnut, pecan, pine nut, walnutBrandy, cognac, orange liqueur, rum, white wineCaramel, crème fraîche, honey, maple syrup, molasses, vanilla, white chocolate
    QuinceApple, cherry, cranberry, date, kumquat, lemon, orange, pear, raspberryBay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, star aniseAlmond, hazelnut, pecan, pistachio, walnutArmagnac, brandy, Calvados, red wine, whiskey, white wineCaramel, honey, maple syrup, mascarpone, vanilla
    RaspberryApricot, blackberry, blueberry, grapefruit, grape, lemon, lime, mango, nectarine, orange, peach, pear, pineapple, plum, quince, rhubarb, strawberryCinnamon, cloves, ginger, mint, star anise, thymeAlmond, hazelnut, macadamia, peanut, pecan, pine nut, pistachioBrandy, champagne, cognac, Cointreau, Framboise, Grand Marnier, Kirsch, orange liqueur, red wine, rum, tequilaCaramel, chocolate, crème fraîche, honey, maple syrup, mascarpone, vanilla
    RhubarbApple, apricot, blood orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, nectarine, peach, plum, raspberry, strawberryBay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mint, nutmegAlmond, hazelnut, pecanBrandy, Grand Marnier, Kirsch, port, white wineCaramel, crème fraîche, grenadine, honey, maple syrup, mascarpone, vanilla, white chocolate
    StrawberryApple, apricot, banana, blackberry, blueberry, boysenberry, gooseberry, grape, grapefruit, guava, kumquat, lemon, lime, mango, melon, orange, papaya, passion fruit, peach, pineapple, plum, pomegranate, raspberry, rhubarbCardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, ginger, mint, nutmegAlmond, hazelnut, peanut, pecan, pine nut, pistachio, walnutAmaretto, brandy, champagne, cognac, elderflower liqueur, Grand Marnier, Kirsch, port, red wine, rosé, rum, sake, sherry, white wineCaramel, chocolate, crème fraîche, honey, vanilla

    How About You?

    I'd love to know—what flavor combinations do you like to use in your recipes? Let me know in the comments below!

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    1. Mimi

      September 12, 2023 at 4:50 am

      You got my email address. I didn't get my pdf of fruit pairings

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        September 13, 2023 at 3:29 pm

        I'm sorry you didn't receive it, Mimi! I just emailed it to you directly. Let me know if you didn't get it!

        Reply
    2. Patricia Lebowitz

      August 28, 2023 at 3:53 pm

      What about figs?

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        August 30, 2023 at 1:39 pm

        Hi, Patricia! I try and update the chart every so often, and I'll add in figs the next time I do.

        Reply
    3. michael johnson

      August 25, 2023 at 2:47 pm

      Strawberries and basil go well together. I roll a strawberry up in a basil leaf and eat it whole

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        August 30, 2023 at 1:38 pm

        Yum! That sounds delicious. Strawberries and basil do go so well together — I'll have to add that to the chart!

        Reply
    4. Rey

      August 25, 2023 at 3:54 am

      Hi, is there any chances that you would update pairings for calamansi ? Thank You !

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        August 30, 2023 at 1:38 pm

        Hi, Rey! I try to update the chart every so often. Next time I do, I'll aim to add calamansi. 😊

        Reply
    5. Mutant Ryeff

      August 18, 2023 at 6:45 pm

      Another flavor to consider is marshmallow.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        August 23, 2023 at 4:27 pm

        Love this idea! I'll be sure to add marshmallow in the next time I update the chart.

        Reply
    6. Mutant Ryeff

      August 18, 2023 at 5:54 pm

      I have one other flavor that I'd like to know what might meld with it. I was going to make an acerglyn (maple syrup mead), but instead, try to use some of my hickory syrup. It would seem some of the combinations above using maple syrup might be appropriate, but hickory syrup is very distinct in its flavor. I guess the other item not found above (likely because it is still illegal to use in the USA) is tonka bean, but my expectation is that it would be similar to vanilla.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        August 23, 2023 at 4:27 pm

        Hi, Mutant! I've actually never tried hickory syrup before, but it sounds delicious. That being said, I'm not sure what would pair well with it!

        Reply
    7. AnneD

      August 17, 2023 at 6:44 pm

      This is a great chart! I searched for "butterscotch" but there are no results. Can I assume that any fruit that pairs well with caramel would also pair well with butterscotch (sauce), or could you make a suggestion?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        August 23, 2023 at 4:18 pm

        Yes, I think anything that pairs well with caramel would also pair well with butterscotch! I'll make a note to add it to the chart next time I update it. 😊

        Reply
    8. Jo Wemmer

      August 11, 2023 at 10:16 am

      These are great! I always am looking for new flavor mixes so this is very helpful. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        August 11, 2023 at 11:17 am

        I'm so glad to hear you've found the chart helpful, Jo!

        Reply
    9. Phil

      August 09, 2023 at 1:02 pm

      Honeydew goes well with avocado and mango. Very popular with the little one in the house as a fruit mash, and really refreshing.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        August 09, 2023 at 1:30 pm

        Yum, that sounds like a great pairing, Phil!

        Reply
    10. Eileen

      July 21, 2023 at 9:58 pm

      I have given myself a challenge to make as many interesting cold savory and sweet soups as possible this summer and no they cannot resemble a smoothie.
      I’m playing with
      Fruit combinations
      Vegetable combinations
      Fruit and vegetable combinations
      Nectars, juices, syrups and natural sweeteners (no refined sugar)
      Dairy and non dairy milks
      Herbs
      Toppings

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        July 26, 2023 at 11:43 am

        What an awesome challenge, Eileen!

        Reply
    11. Mutant Ryeff

      July 17, 2023 at 8:21 pm

      I'm curious about how 'summer savory' and 'winter savory' pair up

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        August 09, 2023 at 8:43 am

        Hi, Mutant! Can you clarify a bit more about what you're looking for? I'd love to update the chart to help you out, but I want to make sure I understand a bit more clearly first.

        Reply
        • Mutant Ryeff

          August 18, 2023 at 5:49 pm

          My son was using one of the two with roast duck (I think summer savory). Just curious as to how to combine with other ingredients for soups, salads, or ???

          Reply
          • Leslie Jeon

            August 23, 2023 at 4:25 pm

            My background is in pastry and I specialize in baking recipes, so I don't have as much experience with savory recipes! I don't know if I'd be able to offer many suggestions here.

            Reply
    12. Dhan Tandel

      July 13, 2023 at 2:46 am

      Truly a great way to keep these pairing ideas for a better recipe development....saves a great deal of time ....Thank you

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        August 09, 2023 at 8:36 am

        I'm so glad you've found the chart useful, Dhan!

        Reply
    13. Rita

      June 23, 2023 at 9:47 pm

      Can we get watermelon pairings as well.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        August 09, 2023 at 8:41 am

        Hi, Rita! Watermelon is listed a few times on the chart, but I'll add it in as its own category next time I update the chart. Thanks for the suggestion!

        Reply
    14. Nick B

      June 20, 2023 at 5:38 pm

      I am looking to see what goes with bacon. I know figs and dates go well. Everywhere I have looked, NO ONE includes bacon. This is a disgrace! Bacon should be considered a dessert!

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        August 09, 2023 at 8:40 am

        I love the idea of adding bacon, Nick — you're so right that it goes well with so many desserts! I'll have to add it in next time I update the chart. 😊

        Reply
    15. Austin

      May 27, 2023 at 8:12 am

      I have a lot of sage in my garden, and would love to use it in baking, but I'm not finding great options out there! Any ideas? Would fresh sage work in a mango upside down cake? Or would another fruit be better suited? Appreciate any ideas - thank you!

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        August 09, 2023 at 8:50 am

        I find that sage pairs well with tropical fruits, so I bet it would taste great in a mango upside down cake! I think it'd also be delicious in a pineapple upside down cake.

        Reply
    16. Meg

      May 23, 2023 at 6:03 pm

      Could you add Watermelon to the list? Would be great to know the best pairings with summer coming up!

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        August 09, 2023 at 8:47 am

        Hi, Meg! Watermelon is listed a few times on the chart, but I'll add it in as its own category next time I update the chart. Thanks for the suggestion!

        Reply
    17. James Price

      May 11, 2023 at 1:01 am

      Bananas also pair well with Quince.

      Reply
    18. David Cox

      May 05, 2023 at 2:25 pm

      I was wondering where blackcurrant and red currant were but overall a very amazing list

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        May 12, 2023 at 12:15 pm

        Thanks for the suggestions, David! I try and update the chart as much as possible, so I'll aim to add both of those in the next time I do so.

        Reply
        • David Cox

          June 15, 2023 at 12:40 pm

          I also find the Raspberry/Currant to work quite well

          Reply
        • Rachel

          August 02, 2023 at 4:13 pm

          I was just looking to see this very fruit - red currant - I am going to try with pumpkin as a muffin. I have a pumpkin cranberry recipe and the cranberries are tart as red currants can be so I will give it a go!

          Reply
      • Ubiquitious Chicken

        June 15, 2023 at 11:58 am

        I came here looking for what to pair with black currant too! I just made blueberry muffins but subbed in fresh black and red currants, and it was delicious, but I think some kind of spice could have done well in the recipe.

        Reply
    19. MG

      May 04, 2023 at 9:31 am

      I want to make a cake with rose flavoring, matcha, and chocolate. Would this be a good flavor combo?

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        May 12, 2023 at 12:16 pm

        I think that would work well! I really like the combo of rose and matcha together, and you can't go wrong with matcha and chocolate. 😊

        Reply
    20. Original Cyndy

      April 13, 2023 at 4:00 pm

      Someone asked, "when have you ever seen lemon paired with red wine?" I couldn't get the reply to work, so: in the Mediterranean! Classic Spanish red-wine sangria. Several other Spanish cocktails such as Tinto de Verrano and Kalimoxto. And red Italian wines are often paired with lemon-based pastas and chicken dishes. Weirdly, the bolder red wines enhance the lemon's acidity. Greece of course: practically any meal has lemons in or with it, typically accompanied by red wine... Just some ways to think about how folks eat across the world.

      Reply
    21. Original Cyndy

      April 13, 2023 at 3:39 pm

      Absolutely brilliant, Leslie! Thank you a million times over, on behalf of all of us out here!

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        April 13, 2023 at 3:41 pm

        I'm so glad you found the chart helpful, Cyndy! 😊

        Reply
    22. Aleesha

      April 06, 2023 at 9:22 am

      I'm going too make a tart for my cooking assigment and it must be glazed in a apricot glaze with water iceing do u think a blueberry/blackberry jam and lemon frangiepan would work with the glaze

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        April 13, 2023 at 3:08 pm

        Hi, Aleesha!

        I think those flavors would work really well together. I really like apricot with both blackberries and blueberries. Good luck with your assignment!

        Reply
    23. Pj

      January 24, 2023 at 1:28 am

      I have some combos that should be added just off the top of my head……

      Orange and tarragon - absolutely delicious combo that I’m surprised wasn’t on the list …
      Also what about watermelon and mint ?

      I can probably think of some more if I took some time but those are classic ones I thought of immediately .

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        February 02, 2023 at 1:09 pm

        Thanks so much for the suggestions, PJ! I like to update this chart as much as possible, so I'll try and add these pairings in the next time I do so. 😊

        Reply
    24. Adam

      January 19, 2023 at 4:16 am

      I saw another flavor chart that gave a caution about lemon and persimmon. Generally acid fruit like lemon doesn't digest well with sweet fruits like persimon, papaya, figs, bananas. For example have you ever heard of lemon-banana-anything? Also the lemon and red wine combination sounds like a mistake.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        February 02, 2023 at 1:08 pm

        Thanks for the suggestions, Adam! I try and go in and routinely update the chart as much as possible, so I'll keep these notes in mind the next time I do so. 🙂

        Reply
    25. Andrew

      January 16, 2023 at 4:50 pm

      Hi, thanks for the wonderful list. But I couldn't find Yuzu. Since this fruit is still classified as a citrus family, can I use the lemon pairing chart as a substitute for yuzu?

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        February 02, 2023 at 1:10 pm

        Hi, Andrew! I like to update this chart as much as possible, so I'll aim to add in yuzu the next time I do so. Yuzu does have a very similar flavor profile to lemon, so it likely would pair well with everything that lemon does. Is there anything in particular you're thinking of trying out?

        Reply
    26. rebecca starry

      January 01, 2023 at 5:49 pm

      I noticed you didn’t list chocolate in any of the pairings, or things like maple, caramel, rum, bourbon..,

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        January 06, 2023 at 1:59 pm

        Thanks for letting me know, Rebecca! I try and go in and routinely update the chart as much as possible, so I'll be sure to fix this the next time I do so. 😊

        Reply
    27. Joanne Minuete

      December 20, 2022 at 8:58 pm

      was looking for a sub for apricot spreadable fruit with sage in a cookie and wondered why orange marmalade or spreadable fruit would not go well with sage. The orange and sage aren't paired on your fruit and herb chart.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        December 25, 2022 at 8:52 am

        I think those two would pair really well together, Joanne! I try and update the chart as much as possible, so I'll be sure to add this in the next time I do so. 😊

        Reply
    28. Chloe

      December 15, 2022 at 9:45 am

      I’m so glad I found this list! I was suddenly in the mood for lemon poppyseed biscotti, but I wanted to add almond flavoring, and I wasn’t sure if it would work.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        December 21, 2022 at 8:13 pm

        Yum, that sounds delicious, Chloe!

        Reply
    29. pam I.

      December 05, 2022 at 4:13 pm

      Hi,
      I want to make a rum cake with fruit filling. What can I use? Would apricot be good?

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        December 11, 2022 at 9:47 am

        Yum, that sounds delicious, Pam! I think apricot or pineapple would go really well. 😊 Let me know what you end up making!

        Reply
    30. Danielle

      November 28, 2022 at 3:48 pm

      I didn't see grapes anywhere on the list. Could we add red and green grapes to some pairings? I'm always hesitant on which to use.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        December 11, 2022 at 9:45 am

        Hi, Danielle — thanks so much for the suggestion!

        I try and update the chart as much as possible, so I'll be sure to add in grapes the next time I do so. 😊

        Reply
    31. grrlrocks

      November 16, 2022 at 8:25 pm

      I apologize if you've received and addressed this question already, but there are so many comments to this post, and I don't want to read them all to find out... Are there citations for this list - as in, did you start with or incorporate lists of flavor pairings into your list? Thanks! And thanks for posting this list - it's a great starting point for what might go together well to enhance other flavors!

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        November 26, 2022 at 5:43 pm

        Oh, great question! I started with some of my favorite flavor pairings that I've learned over the years, then I added on additional recommendations I found through my research. One of my favorite resources on this topic is the book The Flavor Bible — I highly recommend checking it out to dive deeper into this topic.

        Reply
        • AnneD

          August 17, 2023 at 6:59 pm

          Hello Leslie, Thanks for the recommendation for more reading. There are multiple books called Flavor Bible. Is the book this one -- The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America's Most Imaginative Chefs (by Dornenburg and Page) ?? Thanks!

          Reply
          • Leslie Jeon

            August 21, 2023 at 3:19 pm

            Yes, that's the one!

            Reply
    32. Victoria Storey

      November 13, 2022 at 10:46 am

      Please add Gooseberries to your very extensive list. Thanks Victoria

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        November 26, 2022 at 5:22 pm

        Thanks so much for the suggestion, Victoria!

        I try and update the chart as much as possible, so I'll be sure to add in gooseberries the next time I do so. 😊

        Reply
    33. Cathy

      November 02, 2022 at 12:20 am

      Thanks very much for providing this chart. It's very helpful.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        November 26, 2022 at 5:37 pm

        I'm so glad you found the chart useful, Cathy!

        Reply
    34. Sandra Patterson

      October 27, 2022 at 8:04 pm

      Hi Leslie
      I am so glad I stumbled across your web-site. I've been wanting a chart for pairing fruits for some tiime
      now. Thanks ever so much.

      Sandi

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        November 26, 2022 at 5:38 pm

        I'm so glad you've been enjoying the chart, Sandi!

        Reply
    35. George

      September 22, 2022 at 11:02 pm

      Just curious why you don’t have watermelon listed in the first column since it pairs well with a lot of other fruits. I check your chart on occasion strictly for cocktails. Thanks

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        October 11, 2022 at 7:09 pm

        Hi, George!

        Thanks so much for the suggestion. I try and update the chart as much as possible, so I'll be sure to add in watermelon in the first column the next time I do so. 😊

        Reply
    36. Grace

      September 09, 2022 at 8:22 pm

      hi, thank you so much for your resources! i finished culinary school years ago (focus in baking and pastries!), don’t work in the industry, and have forgotten a lot of basics such as in-depth pairings. i was wondering, where would figs fit in here?

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        September 21, 2022 at 9:16 pm

        Hey, Grace! I don't have any pairings for figs right now, but I try and update the chart as much as possible. I'll try and add figs next time I update it. 😊

        Reply
      • Mer

        December 26, 2022 at 2:24 pm

        i pair figs with apples, dates, cinnamon, vanilla, walnuts and almonds, hope it helps!

        Reply
    37. Jenny

      August 28, 2022 at 10:21 am

      Hi, do you have pairings for dragonfruit? They are in season and I have tons of them. I want to incorporate the puree and make a cheesecake. Do you perhaps have any suggestions? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        September 21, 2022 at 9:15 pm

        Hey, Jenny! I don't have any pairings for dragonfruit right now, but I try and update the chart as much as possible. I'll try and add dragonfruit next time I update it. 😊

        Reply
    38. Husna

      July 31, 2022 at 2:39 am

      I've eaten a cranberry and macadamia nougat and i find these two are amazing together.
      Also fresh strawberries with a dash of balsamic vinegar takes them to a next level

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        September 21, 2022 at 9:06 pm

        Those are definitely some great pairings! I love eating a salad with fresh strawberries and a balsamic vinaigrette. 😍

        Reply
    39. Lea

      July 16, 2022 at 11:13 am

      I really enjoyed your chart I really like all the flavor parings. I made some scones the other day. Strawberries, blueberries and lemon zest go great together.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        September 21, 2022 at 9:02 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed the chart, Lea! Those scones sound delicious. 😍

        Reply
    40. Anonymous

      July 10, 2022 at 5:55 am

      Am pretty sure that mint also goes well with apple (at least in sodas). Could you please update your table? Thanks in advance.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        September 21, 2022 at 9:07 pm

        Thanks so much for this suggestion! I try to update the chart as often as I can, so I'll be sure to add this in when making future updates.

        Reply
    41. Kim

      May 03, 2022 at 6:32 pm

      What about other fruits like cucumber and tomato?

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        May 03, 2022 at 9:01 pm

        Hi, Kim! Thanks for the suggestion. I try to update the chart as often as I can, so I'll keep these ideas in mind when making future updates.

        Reply
        • Karen

          August 12, 2022 at 9:45 am

          Great chart with some fabulous combinations .
          We have a fig tree in our garden so fresh fig combinations would be fantastic

          Thanks

          Karen

          Reply
    42. Nichola

      April 26, 2022 at 6:08 pm

      What about dragon fruit?

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        May 03, 2022 at 8:06 am

        Thanks for the suggestion, Nichola! I try to update the chart as often as I can, so I'll add in dragon fruit as soon as I can.

        Reply
    43. Dave

      April 23, 2022 at 1:03 pm

      Leslie, thank you so much for posting this very handy guide.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        May 03, 2022 at 8:01 am

        I'm so glad you are enjoying the chart, Dave!

        Reply
    44. Atlas

      March 10, 2022 at 2:48 pm

      What about peanuts for apples? That's a great pairing. Apple slices dipped in peanut butter or almond butter is a classic snack.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        March 12, 2022 at 3:59 pm

        Yum! I'm right there with you — I love pairing apple slices with peanut butter. I'm always routinely updating the chart, so I'll be sure to add this in!

        Reply
    45. Danni

      February 24, 2022 at 3:52 pm

      I absolutely love this list thankyou very much for doing it, it is a great resource, i experiment with different flavoured fruit leather, one of the most popular has been kiwi blackberry and plum, my favourite is peach and raspberry but will be experimenting with some of your flavour pairings thanks again

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        March 04, 2022 at 11:03 pm

        I'm so glad you have found the chart helpful, Danni! 🙂 Those flavor pairings sound incredible — especially kiwi, blackberry, and plum. Yum!

        Reply
    46. Dima

      January 26, 2022 at 4:34 am

      Would love to see Yuzu on this!

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        January 29, 2022 at 12:11 pm

        I try to update the chart as much as possible, so I'll add it in when I can! Thanks for the suggestion 😊

        Reply
    47. Arianna

      January 18, 2022 at 1:16 pm

      Just what I was looking for! Thank you for the great resource! (I noticed that under pairings with orange, grapefruit is listed twice.)

      Reply
    48. Embry

      November 03, 2021 at 4:32 pm

      This list is awesome.Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        November 04, 2021 at 7:58 am

        I'm so glad you found it helpful, Embry! 🙂

        Reply
        • Jeff

          December 29, 2021 at 2:19 am

          do you have any suggestions for dragonfruit?

          Reply
    49. Subhashchandra Raoji Shirsat

      September 06, 2021 at 8:12 am

      Can I mix mango with pineapple and raspberry flavor in my analgesic medicine

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        September 12, 2021 at 3:08 pm

        It sounds like it would be a great combo! Let me know how it turns out. 😊

        Reply
    50. Tammie

      August 22, 2021 at 9:22 pm

      I need to use up some pineapple curd. My plan is to make a coconut Pavlova, put whipped cream on top then place the curd on top of that but I also wanted to add a fruit. I checked the list but didn't see cherries to pair with pineapple. Do you think that'll work? I know I can get my hands on a bag of fresh cherries but before I do I just wanted to make sure. It's either going to be those or one of my other options... strawberries or bananas. I'll check back tomorrow in the a.m. Hopefully you will have answered by then. Great chart!! Bookmarking asap, lol

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        August 27, 2021 at 2:49 pm

        Yum, this sounds delicious! I haven't tried this combo before, but I think cherries and pineapple would work great together. 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the chart!

        Reply
        • Sharon Bond

          December 25, 2021 at 7:09 am

          Add me to the list of appreciative people for this hand-dandy chart! Bare shelves at the grocery stores meant I had to scrap my original preferred fruit combo for Mostarda, and I feared I just had a mish-mash of flavors that wouldn’t get along together.

          Right now, I’m using dried apricots, cherries and blueberries and trying to decide about mango, but that might be overkill.

          Thanks again!

          Reply
    51. Frieda Klotz

      August 14, 2021 at 7:25 am

      Thank you so much for this wonderful chart. I've been making small batch jams, and I love trying different flavor combos. I've been looking for a resource like this. Definitely a keeper! I found a delicious recipe for cherry lime jam using sweet dark cherries. It was a big hit with family and friends.
      One question: I've noticed at times you have more than one fruit in the second column on the same line, instead of having them as separate pairings for the fruit in column one. Are these multiple fruits on the same line in column two meant to be used in combination with the column one fruit? Or, are these just typos where you meant to have the column two fruits on separate lines?

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        August 27, 2021 at 2:54 pm

        A cherry lime jam sounds incredible! I'm obsessed with cherry recipes this time of year.

        And great question about the chart! The entries are actually all listed on the same line, but they are formatted like that because of the width of the table. I hope that makes sense 😊

        Reply
    52. Name

      August 07, 2021 at 4:30 pm

      Watermelon

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        August 27, 2021 at 2:52 pm

        Thanks for the suggestion! I'll make sure to add watermelon when updating the chart next. 😊

        Reply
    53. Stevie D

      July 29, 2021 at 11:48 pm

      Hi this is a great resource. Thank you for all the work that went into it.

      I was looking up raspberries to make a mint or basil popsicle. I see that mint is included but not basil. I found a ton of recipes for raspberry basil mojitos and a raspberry basil popsicle. I’m going to give The raspberry basil combination I try in my popsicle, but based on the other research, basil might be one to add for raspberry. Thanks again for this resource.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        August 04, 2021 at 9:01 pm

        Thanks for the note, Stevie! Raspberry and basil are definitely a great combination. I'll have to add that to the chart when I update it next. 😊 I wish I could try one of those mojitos!

        Reply
    54. Lorie

      July 25, 2021 at 4:06 am

      Amazing work! Thank you for sharing your goldmine of information!

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        July 25, 2021 at 1:41 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed the chart, Lorie!

        Reply
    55. NH

      July 21, 2021 at 4:57 am

      Hi, I found this and I think I've just won the lottery! Would it be possible to add dragonfruit though?

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        July 24, 2021 at 1:55 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed the chart! I'll make a note to add dragonfruit next time I update the chart. 😊

        Reply
    56. Joanne from Winnipeg

      June 07, 2021 at 4:05 pm

      I love the chart, I think I found my new best friend. Do you have suggestions to use lavender? Two things I have found is a recipe for lemon and lavender shortbread; and chicken with garam masala and lavender. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        June 16, 2021 at 5:27 pm

        I'm so glad you've been enjoying the chart, Joanne! And I absolutely love baking with lavender. It pairs well with citrus, berries, and herbs like mint, sage, rosemary, thyme, and oregano. I also have a recipe for Earl Grey Lavender Cupcakes that you might enjoy!

        Reply
    57. Lisa Witte

      May 27, 2021 at 11:18 am

      Have you thought of adding teas to your list? Earl Grey, Black Tea, Jasmine, that sort of thing? They do pair really well with many of the flavors. I make tea flavored macaron shells and fill them with all sorts of buttercreams and ganaches.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        June 16, 2021 at 5:28 pm

        That's a great idea, Lisa! I'll definitely keep that in mind when I update the chart in the near future. 😊

        Reply
    58. Valentin Stefanov

      May 19, 2021 at 10:49 am

      Great job Leslie on compiling the flavor pairing chart!
      I know how much effort it takes to do that. The other day I was writing on my blog about one of my favorite ingredients to work with, Yuzu. It has been in use in Japanese and Korean cuisine for a long time, but for myself as a bartender, I use it in my cocktail recipes.
      It has the flavor profile of lemon, tangerine, orange, and a hint of grapefruit.

      Here are some of the flavor matching combinations.

      Yuzu -
      Szechuan peppercorn syrup, ginger, lemongrass, lychee, raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, lemon, pineapple, mango, banana.

      Work well with alcohol as well.
      Aperol, whiskey, gin, rum, Grand Marnier, etc.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        June 16, 2021 at 6:00 pm

        Oo, I love yuzu! I'll definitely have to add this to the chart. Thanks for sharing, Valentin! 😊

        Reply
    59. Mohamed Osama

      May 18, 2021 at 4:19 pm

      Many thanks for your efforts
      Please, What about fig?

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        June 16, 2021 at 6:01 pm

        Good catch — I'll have to add it when I update the chart next!

        Reply
    60. Sof

      May 17, 2021 at 11:31 am

      TYSM. I used your chart and made a coconut pan cotta with mango and pineapple jelly. It turned out amazing!!! My family rated it 10/10. Thanks a million, you were such a big help.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        June 16, 2021 at 5:30 pm

        That sounds incredible, Sof! I wish I could have tried some.

        Reply
    61. Sofia Salaverria

      May 14, 2021 at 11:44 am

      TYSM , Im going to make a coconut Panna cotta and I was looking for fruits I could use and this helps soooo much. I think im going to top it with a orange , mango and pineapple syrup. Again this was SO helpful. Thanks for the awesome chart !!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        June 16, 2021 at 5:30 pm

        Those pairings sound absolutely perfect, Sofia. I'm glad you found the chart helpful!

        Reply
    62. Wang

      May 01, 2021 at 11:31 pm

      where is the jackfruit ?

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        June 16, 2021 at 6:01 pm

        Good catch — I'll have to add it when I update the chart next!

        Reply
    63. Sharon Brockway

      April 22, 2021 at 12:01 am

      i have been given some feijoas, and would like to mix another fruit or flavour, any suggestions?

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        April 22, 2021 at 7:50 am

        How cool! I've never actually tried feijoa before. I did a quick search, and it looks like they pair well with apples, dark chocolate, coconut, and lime zest.

        Reply
      • Yvonne

        May 28, 2021 at 10:47 am

        Pairs well with banana, berries, cinnamon, citrus, mango, and vanilla

        Reply
    64. Cindy DD

      March 31, 2021 at 11:46 am

      I love blackberry with rosemary and lavender for jelly. I made some blackberry-rosemary port last summer and it is delicious!

      Would cherries and rosemary work together, or cherries and cardamom? Would like to make some interesting jam combos this summer.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        April 16, 2021 at 3:54 pm

        That does sound delicious, Cindy! I think both rosemary and cardamom would work well with cherries.

        Reply
    65. Nargis S.

      March 31, 2021 at 9:48 am

      Hi! I love the idea of the food chart! I now use it to make new smoothies and to add them to my recipe book! However, there is one fruit that I would like you to add and that is dragonfruit! Anyway, thanks!

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        April 05, 2021 at 10:09 am

        Thanks for the suggestion, Nargis! I plan to keep updating the chart as time goes on, and I'll make sure to add dragonfruit 😊

        Reply
      • Chelsea

        February 10, 2022 at 1:52 pm

        I've tried to subscribe twice to receive this PDF file. Would you mind emailing it to me? I've checked spam, and all of my folders. ID love to have a print out of this amazing list.

        Reply
        • Leslie Jeon

          February 10, 2022 at 6:29 pm

          Hi Chelsea,

          I just emailed you a copy! Let me know if it doesn't show up in your inbox. 🙂

          Reply
    66. Renee

      March 28, 2021 at 3:40 pm

      I'm new to all of this. When I read the chart, I assume the item in the far left hand column can be combined with one or more of the fruits in the second column, and try something in the Herb column and possibly a nut, spirit and/or miscellaneous. Is this how it works???

      Can I further surmise if you choose something from the far left hand column and add another fruit, you would do well, to scroll down to see what herb, nut, spirit and/or miscellaneous goes with the second and how it works with the original fruit selection.

      I'm just trying to avoid another disaster of combining star anise and lemon as a flavored water. Not a good combo!!

      Reply
      • Nargis S.

        April 04, 2021 at 2:20 pm

        Hi, Renee! So yes I have made some disasters too, it was mango with freshly squeezed lemon ( a bit too much) with water and sweeteners.....it tasted really sour and I couldn't fix it. Most of it had to go down the drain. ( I felt so bad wasting ingredients) However I have made a new bluenana smoothie and it tasted great! If you would like to know, the ingredients were

        1/2 cup of frozen blueberries
        1 banana
        1 tbsp chia seeds
        1 tsp vanilla extract
        1 cup milk
        honey ( as much as you would like)
        Ice (optional)

        And pop them in a blender and blend until purple and smooth!

        Hope my next creations will be as good! Same for you! Have a nice day 🙂

        Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        April 16, 2021 at 3:55 pm

        Yep — you've got it, Renee! I hope you enjoy using the chart 😊

        Reply
        • Claudia

          April 30, 2021 at 1:47 pm

          Hello
          I did not see fig on the chart. I know fig and some cheeses go together, but how about spices? or herbs? flowers?

          Thank you

          Reply
    67. Sarah Masterson

      March 19, 2021 at 7:12 pm

      Basil!! It pairs beautifully with strawberries and mangos

      Reply
      • Nargis S.

        April 04, 2021 at 2:22 pm

        Thanks for the tip, Sarah!

        Reply
      • Victoria

        April 29, 2021 at 1:51 pm

        Strawberries, basil, and water. Wayyy better than plain water and healthy!

        Reply
        • Leslie Jeon

          April 29, 2021 at 9:23 pm

          This sounds delicious, Victoria! Strawberries + basil pair so well together.

          Reply
    68. L

      March 06, 2021 at 8:54 am

      almonds and almond essence go well with lychees.

      Reply
      • Nargis S.

        April 04, 2021 at 2:23 pm

        tysm! Don't have any lyshees but they r my fave!

        Reply
    69. Jess

      February 22, 2021 at 12:34 am

      Can you come up lists of flavors that you can pair with matcha. Im such a fan of it. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        April 16, 2021 at 3:56 pm

        I love matcha too, Jess! I'll have to add this to the list when I update it.

        Reply
    70. Jo

      February 19, 2021 at 7:28 pm

      The adds in your Australian version cover the right hand side and just leave a blank space when closed

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        April 16, 2021 at 3:56 pm

        Thanks for letting me know, Jo! I'll look into what's causing this.

        Reply
    71. V

      February 09, 2021 at 5:40 am

      Hi can multiple flavours be mixed with the primary flavour?

      Thanks

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        April 16, 2021 at 3:57 pm

        Yep, they usually can! I wouldn't recommend mixing too many flavors all at once, but mixing a few at a time should work well.

        Reply
      • Bob

        July 19, 2022 at 5:52 am

        sure why not

        Reply
    72. Brad

      February 01, 2021 at 11:00 pm

      greetings? Great chart! Do you have a pdf copy of it yet? I make wine as a hobby and your chart would come in handy for creating new recipes.
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        February 02, 2021 at 7:01 pm

        Hi, Brad! I actually just finished creating the PDF copy and you can download it here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a4l5b9

        Reply
        • Katie

          July 03, 2022 at 9:24 pm

          Hi! The chart isn't working. Can you repost the link?

          Reply
          • Leslie Jeon

            July 08, 2022 at 6:44 pm

            Hi Katie,

            I'm sorry you're having trouble with the chart! Are you referring to the one here on the blog or the one you can get emailed to you?

            Reply
    73. Patricia Templeton

      January 27, 2021 at 6:09 pm

      Would love to see this in PDF as others have mentioned. No access to a computer and this is too valuable to lose.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        January 31, 2021 at 7:02 pm

        So glad to hear you like the chart, Patricia! I'm actually working on turning it into a PDF now, and I'll let you know when that's ready. 😊

        Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        February 02, 2021 at 7:03 pm

        Just wanted to let you know that the PDF version is ready, Patricia! You can download it here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a4l5b9

        Reply
    74. Nicol

      January 13, 2021 at 12:27 pm

      I made orange cinnamon cream cheese muffins last week and my family gobbled them up.

      Reply
      • Leslie

        January 13, 2021 at 4:32 pm

        Those sound amazing! I wish you could send some my way 😍

        Reply
    75. J

      January 03, 2021 at 1:24 pm

      Great post! I've been looking especially for herbal pairings - this is very handy 🙂

      If you wanted, you could add non-traditional fruits, such as cucumber, tomato, and tamarind. which all pair well with lime, melon, and strawberry. You could also add Salt under Misc. It's great added to melon, cucumber, lime, grapefruit, tomato, and tamarind.

      You didn't show many pairings for lime, itself... I've added my favorites below.
      Lime: Apple, papaya, plum, strawberry, banana, raspberry, strawberry, tamarind, tomato, cucumber // Ginger, cilantro, Lemongrass, mint, Thai basil // Coconut, hazelnut // Tequila, Rum, vodka, orange, lager-type beer.

      Reply
      • Leslie | The Baker's Almanac

        January 13, 2021 at 10:19 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed the post! And thanks for sharing all those awesome additions. I'm hoping to update the table and make it more expansive over the next few months, so keep an eye out for that!

        Reply
    76. Adam

      December 24, 2020 at 11:46 pm

      I love this. Because of your list, I made a new smoothie for my family. I make them every day, and have been for years, with a base of spinach or kale, then some fruit, water, and maple syrup, and sometimes lime juice, and I was looking for something to spice up my recipes. So, based on your chart, I used fresh apples with some caramel flavoring, and it was a caramel apple smoothie. It was delicious!

      I've looked up lots and lots of sites for information like this, and yours is the best, most thorough, and creative I've ever found. Thank you so much!

      If you put this into a nicely designed pdf, I'm sure lots of people would print it out and put it on their fridge. I definitely would.

      Reply
      • Leslie | The Baker's Almanac

        January 13, 2021 at 10:20 am

        Oo, that smoothie sounds absolutely delicious!

        And what an awesome idea to make this resource into a PDF — I think I'm going to try and do this over the next few months. I'll let you know if and when I do 🙂

        Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        February 02, 2021 at 7:04 pm

        Hey, Adam! Just wanted to let you know I turned the chart into a PDF like you suggested.

        If you'd like, you can download it here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a4l5b9

        Reply
    77. Gail Richard

      November 04, 2020 at 9:04 pm

      Rhubarb and cherries go together oh-so-nicely in a crisp. Yum

      Reply
      • Leslie | The Baker's Almanac

        January 13, 2021 at 10:21 am

        Yum — that sounds like a wonderful crisp, Gail!

        Reply
    78. Godfrey

      October 17, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      I'm grateful that people go through the content,probably just because they know how beneficial the fruits are,that's great! Wasn't able to easily track that right column though,but much thanks for the content,seemed very useful and helpful,,!!

      Reply
      • Leslie Hargett

        October 17, 2020 at 5:38 pm

        So glad you enjoyed, Godfrey! I'm going to try and work on improving the table itself in the future, so I appreciate the feedback 😊

        Reply
        • DANELLE

          November 11, 2020 at 12:15 am

          HI THERE,
          I AM VERY INTERESTED IN YOUR FRUIT COMBINATIONS. IS THERE A WAY I COULD COMMUNICATE WITH YOU?

          Reply
          • Ken

            January 16, 2021 at 8:54 pm

            Yes I also would like to see pdf that I could download. Im not able to scroll across to see spice list on android. Thanks Ken

            Reply
            • Leslie Jeon

              February 02, 2021 at 7:06 pm

              Hi, Ken! I just finished creating a PDF version of this chart — if you'd like, you can download it here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a4l5b9

        • Reign Howard

          December 27, 2020 at 3:45 am

          Hi! Do you have any recommendations for passion fruit?

          Reply
          • Leslie Jeon

            February 01, 2021 at 7:10 am

            I just added passion fruit to the table, Reign! 😊

            Reply
    79. James

      September 30, 2020 at 3:33 pm

      I'm a bit dismayed that you can mix banana with strawberries, but not strawberries with bananas. 😉

      Great list though. 🙂

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        February 01, 2021 at 7:10 am

        Thanks for the catch, James! I just updated the table and made sure to fix this. 😊

        Reply
    80. MK

      September 17, 2020 at 4:56 pm

      I wish you had a printer friendly version so I can add it to my cookbook binder.

      Reply
      • Wendy Coy

        September 18, 2020 at 10:35 am

        just highlight it all with the mouse and then press print

        Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        February 02, 2021 at 7:07 pm

        Hi, MK! I actually just made a printer-friendly version of the chart. If you're interested, you can download it here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a4l5b9

        Reply
    81. David Parks

      September 14, 2020 at 12:44 pm

      Hi, can you please fix the site? Mobile version does not display the full list (it's cut off), and no one has time to get out their laptop in the middle of the grocery store.

      Reply
      • Drew

        November 24, 2020 at 12:57 pm

        If you turn the phone on it’s side you can see all of the columns. It’d be nice if it would fit on the screen of course but a lot of sites have that issue.

        Reply
    82. Moesha

      August 20, 2020 at 5:42 pm

      I just made. cherry-thyme protein ice cream and it was amaaaazing! It tastes so refreshing, definitely a flavor combo to keep doing

      Reply
      • Leslie Hargett

        September 27, 2020 at 2:52 pm

        Yum, this sounds delicious! I'll have to try that flavor pairing out sometime.

        Reply
    83. NA

      August 18, 2020 at 9:42 am

      You need to fix this page its not friendly for mobiles can't access right hand columns

      Content is great very handy keep up the great work

      Reply
      • Kimberley Johnson Landry

        August 27, 2020 at 11:59 pm

        Turn your phone sideways

        Reply
        • BJ Darcey

          September 25, 2020 at 1:17 pm

          Thank you! I had completely forgot about trying that.

          Reply
    84. Cesar M

      August 13, 2020 at 12:21 am

      Yesterday I found my favourite cheesecake flavor combination. So simple, but I love it. I flavored the cheesecake itself with vanilla bean and lemon juice and zest, folding into the batter a handful of raspberries (finely chopped) to add light raspberry flavour to the batter. Then I topped it with a homemade whipped cream and raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. However, I found the cheesecake itself (no toppings) to be good as is. It spoke for itself in flavour, just not so much in presentation.

      Reply
      • Leslie Hargett

        August 13, 2020 at 9:46 am

        All those flavors together sound amazing!

        Reply
    85. Julie Deruwe

      August 09, 2020 at 2:55 am

      I made a cobbler today that combined rhubarb, raspberries and peaches flavored with lemon zest, fresh grated ginger, cracked black pepper and a pinch of sea salt. The cobbler has an interesting cake topping made using reverse creaming method and the top coated with fine grain sugar. Carefully pour very hot tap water over the top and bake 70-80 minutes for a 9x13 pan. The top will crack like a brûlée. The cake under is soft and fluffy. I’ve also added minced jalapeños instead of black pepper.(a very small amount, minced)
      A traditional accompaniment is a spoon of thick cream skimmed off the top of milk direct from the cow.

      Reply
      • Leslie Hargett

        August 11, 2020 at 3:18 pm

        This sounds incredible! I love the idea of adding the minced jalapeños - that's so unique.

        Reply
    86. Karen Keil

      July 22, 2020 at 7:34 pm

      I'm just starting to experiment. I've tried Strawberry-Rhubarb, Starberry-Orange, Strawberry-Basil, and Strawberry-Pineapple jam recipes. I did Peach-Orange and Peach-Blueberry (but I haven't tried the latter yet.) I also made Apple-Rhubarb.

      Reply
      • Leslie Hargett

        July 24, 2020 at 11:47 am

        These combinations all sound delicious!

        Reply
      • Heather Muller

        September 06, 2020 at 10:52 am

        Great site! I‘Ve been looking for something like this for a while. However even with the phone turned sideways I can’t access the right hand columns. Thanks! I’ll be referring to this a lot.

        Reply
    87. Jamie Petzel

      July 15, 2020 at 5:54 pm

      I put crushed pineapple apricot and dark black cherries in a ho.emade thickened cream and added dark chocolate pudding just the powder stored it up and my family loved it so much I didn't have any leftovers which is very unusual it's kinda a twist on pistachio salad. Is.ie the ac dental gourmet

      Reply
      • Leslie Hargett

        July 24, 2020 at 11:48 am

        This sounds amazing!

        Reply
    88. patsy

      July 01, 2020 at 4:03 am

      hi i want to make a banana smoothie any idea on what i could add to it

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        January 31, 2021 at 5:41 pm

        I love adding strawberries, blueberries, mangoes, and even spinach to banana smoothies 😊

        Reply
    89. Alamar Fernandez

      June 18, 2020 at 1:48 am

      I just stumbled into Japanese flavor Pairing for healthy weight loss, & then I found Fruit flavor pairings! I love Fruits.
      I am at a loss as to how to use this info. Recipes available for bananas, blueberries, strawberries, cantaloupe & pineapple?

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        January 31, 2021 at 5:40 pm

        If you'd like, you can use the search bar on this page to find related recipes for those fruits! 😊

        Reply
    90. Marie Wildman

      June 12, 2020 at 2:00 pm

      To rhubarb, think about adding blueberries as a good fruit pairing. A few years ago I stopped at an apple orchard while driving in MA. In their jam selections they had a blueberry rhubarb one. I’m a big fan of rhubarb paired with strawberries as a compote or in a pie. Blueberry was so unexpected that I bought it figuring if I didn’t like it on toast it would be okay as a meat glaze with other things. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was delicious. Unfortunately I’ve never seen it again and I haven’t a clue where that little farm was located as it was on a meandering drive back to NY.

      Reply
      • Leslie Hargett

        June 13, 2020 at 7:25 pm

        What a great idea! I bet that combination would be delicious.

        Reply
    91. Mohamed Osama

      June 08, 2020 at 4:44 am

      Many many thanks 🙏🙏
      I'll try it

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        January 31, 2021 at 5:39 pm

        So glad to hear you enjoyed the chart!

        Reply
    92. Angie McMillan

      June 01, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      I would love it if this was a printable list so that I could hang it in my kitchen!! It really is a big help. By the way, I made nectarine jam the other day and had only mxscovado sugar, cinnamon and ginger. Everyone says it's like summer in your mouth. Wonderful.

      Reply
      • Leslie Hargett

        June 04, 2020 at 11:55 am

        That's such a great idea. I'll look into it and try and create a printable PDF for this 🙂 Also, that jam sounds wonderful - I wish you could send some my way!

        Reply
      • Kat

        July 12, 2020 at 10:09 am

        I just transferred all the info to a spreadsheet (Numbers/Excel - very easy!) and printed that out.

        Reply
        • Leslie Hargett

          July 14, 2020 at 12:46 pm

          What a great idea!

          Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        February 02, 2021 at 7:08 pm

        Hi, Angie! Just wanted to let you know that I created a downloadable PDF of this chart. If you're interested, you can download it here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a4l5b9

        Reply
    93. Stephanie Krein

      May 25, 2020 at 11:47 am

      Strawberry and pistachio are awesome together. I just made strawberry pistachio cake and it was amazing.

      Reply
      • Leslie Hargett

        May 25, 2020 at 2:13 pm

        That sounds delicious!

        Reply
    94. Carolyn E Wise

      May 10, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      I just put a Danish Almond Puff pastry in the oven, I dont have any slivered almonds for the top; i have cashews, peanuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, no almonds. Thoughts?

      Reply
    95. Tomila

      May 02, 2020 at 12:04 pm

      I plan on making an upside down orange cake with satsuma orange liquor in the mix but I was going to serve it with a spiced butter rum sauce. I noticed rum was not a pairing for orange. Thoughts?

      Reply
      • Leslie Hargett

        May 02, 2020 at 2:36 pm

        I definitely think the rum sauce would go well with orange! Let me know how it turns out 🙂

        Reply
    96. Chris Lehman

      April 27, 2020 at 9:24 pm

      so I have an idea for a cinqo de mayo desert. Im calling a choclate margarhita tart. Soft baked Lime Sugar cookie base, tequilla infused mexican chili chocolate filling, coco and seasalt dust, fresh whip with lime zest. I am wondering if, since there is lime in the cookie base, is the zest on top to much? Also should I flavor the whip with something, if so, got suggestions?

      Reply
      • Leslie Hargett

        April 28, 2020 at 12:32 pm

        I think the zest would be a nice touch and that it would tie everything together well! Something like a coconut whip might be nice to go on top 🙂 Definitely let me know how it turns out - I'd love to see a picture of the final tart!

        Reply
    97. Meagan

      April 26, 2020 at 10:14 pm

      What a wonderful and useful resource. Do you have suggestions for persimmon pairings? I'm thinking cinnamon, clove, ginger, etc might be quite nice.

      Reply
      • Leslie Hargett

        April 27, 2020 at 7:53 am

        I'm glad you found it helpful! Those all seem like they would pair great with persimmon – in addition, you could also try apple, black pepper, almond, hazelnut, or walnut. I'm planning on expanding this list soon, so I'll make sure to add persimmon on then.

        Reply
    98. Lisa Saikkonen

      April 04, 2020 at 12:17 pm

      I love cantaloupe, honeydew, strawberry, blueberry and green grapes.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        January 31, 2021 at 5:39 pm

        I can't get enough cantaloupe and honeydew during the summer!

        Reply
    99. Unknown

      March 27, 2020 at 11:48 am

      Lemon and blueberry is good. Also lemon and oregano is good.

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        January 31, 2021 at 5:38 pm

        I totally agree — such great pairings!

        Reply
    100. Lisa

      February 29, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      Could you please add cranberries?

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        January 31, 2021 at 5:37 pm

        I just added cranberries to the chart, Lisa! Thanks for the suggestion 😊

        Reply
    101. Brittany

      December 29, 2019 at 6:27 am

      I was wondering about doing passion fruit, myself and the other people im baking it for do not like coconut so was wondering about other options to pair it with,

      Reply
      • Tamara

        March 23, 2020 at 11:32 pm

        Orange, guava, mango

        Reply
    102. Zane

      December 26, 2019 at 11:02 am

      Lemon goes with rasperry

      Reply
      • Leslie Jeon

        January 31, 2021 at 5:37 pm

        Thanks for the note, Zane! I updated the chart, so it has a lot more information now. I hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    103. Rebecca Tenbrink

      November 02, 2019 at 12:46 pm

      I see you have peach in the second column, however it's not listed in the first column.

      Reply
      • Leslie Hargett

        November 06, 2019 at 3:16 pm

        Thank you so much for letting me know! I just updated the chart so that peach is in the first column - I hope that helps 🙂

        Reply
        • Aly b

          December 16, 2019 at 5:36 pm

          I can't seem to see the whole page, maybe because I'm on a mobile device, some help would be greatly appreciated

          Reply
          • Leslie Hargett

            December 16, 2019 at 6:15 pm

            Hi Aly — I apologize for that inconvenience! I just accessed the page on mobile as well, and it does seem to have difficulty loading the entire table on there. This is a technical error with the site itself, and I will look into it as soon as possible. In the meantime, I would recommend loading the page on the computer if possible. Thank you for letting me know!

            Reply
            • Justin D.

              May 05, 2020 at 8:21 am

              If you turn your phone rotation sideways to landscape then the whole table is visible.
              Thank you for this resource!

            • Leslie Hargett

              May 06, 2020 at 11:07 am

              That's great to hear! Thanks for your note, and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

      • Hannah

        March 19, 2020 at 3:14 pm

        Yea it is you have to go at the top of the chart and click the arrow by the foods

        Reply

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