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The Ultimate Fruit Flavor Pairing Chart

Published Feb 10, 2021 by Leslie Jeon · 88 Comments

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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'

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!

Want your own copy?

Simply fill out the form below, and you'll get a PDF version of the chart sent straight to your inbox.

You're all set!

Check your email for the PDF version of the fruit flavor pairing chart. 

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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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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. V

    February 09, 2021 at 5:40 am

    Hi can multiple flavours be mixed with the primary flavour?

    Thanks

    Reply
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.

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    • Leslie Hargett

      May 25, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      That sounds delicious!

      Reply
  26. 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
  27. 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?

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    • 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
  28. 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?

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    • 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
  29. 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.

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    • 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
  30. Lisa Saikkonen

    April 04, 2020 at 12:17 pm

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

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    • Leslie Jeon

      January 31, 2021 at 5:39 pm

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

      Reply
  31. Unknown

    March 27, 2020 at 11:48 am

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

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    • Leslie Jeon

      January 31, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      I totally agree — such great pairings!

      Reply
  32. Lisa

    February 29, 2020 at 4:36 pm

    Could you please add cranberries?

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    • Leslie Jeon

      January 31, 2021 at 5:37 pm

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

      Reply
  33. 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,

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    • Tamara

      March 23, 2020 at 11:32 pm

      Orange, guava, mango

      Reply
  34. Zane

    December 26, 2019 at 11:02 am

    Lemon goes with rasperry

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    • 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
  35. 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.

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    • 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

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        • 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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