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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Mexican Fruit Cups + VIDEO

    Mexican Fruit Cups + VIDEO

    Last Updated November 9, 2022. Originally Posted April 28, 2021 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Mexican Fruit Cups are made of fresh fruit drizzled with lime juice and sprinkled with Tajin. Tart, tangy, and bursting with flavor. They are a healthy snack perfect for kids and adults too.
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    A glass cup full of fruit and sprinkled with Tajin.

    A glass cup full of fruit and sprinkled with Tajin.

    Mexican Fruit Cups is what I crave on hot days. Sweet and juicy. DELICIOUS!

    Fruit is different in Mexico. It is picked ripe and full of flavor.

    In the US, it’s a different story, the fruit is picked still green and ripens as it travels to get to the grocery stores.

    Ripe fruit sprinkled with enough chile powder to create that sweet and spicy effect. Oh, yes please!

    A glass cup full of fruit next to a decorative plate with more sliced fruit.

    What are Mexican fruit cups?

    Mexican Fruit Cups are made of fresh fruit cut into long spears and placed into a clear, plastic cup. You might also see the fruit cubed.

    The fruit is then drizzled with lime juice and dusted off with chile powder.

    Depending on where you go, some people will also add Chamoy.

    You’ll see fruit vendors pushing carts throughout the streets or plazas, selling this very popular snack.

    Sliced fruit that is labeled and sitting in a decorative plate.

    Types of Fruit

    The cups are made up of an assortment of fruit. Most typically you’ll find…

    • Pineapple
    • Cucumber
    • Mango
    • Cantaloupe
    • Watermelon
    • Coconut
    • Jicama

    Use all or a combination of these fruits when making this at home.

    The end product is something incredibly yummy, refreshing, and full of nutrients.

    A hand drizzling fruit with lime juice.

    Drizzle with lime.

    The lime will help the chile powder stick to the fruit.

    Lime is a very popular ingredient in Mexican cooking. You can easily swap out for yellow lemon instead.

    A glass cup full of fruit and sprinkled with Tajin.

    What is Tajin?

    Tajin is a very popular brand of chile powder used to make these fruit cups.

    Made of chile powder, dried lime zest, and combination of other spices. It’s tangy and spicy.

    In case you can’t find it at your local grocery store, get it here.

    It is often found in candy.

    Pro Tip

    Instead of salt for cocktails, try using Tajin for an extra kick.

    Another Mexican treat worth trying are these yummy cocadas! 

    A glass cup full of fruit and sprinkled with Tajin.

    More Mexican Fruit Desserts

    Bionicos
    Mexican Fried Bananas
    Fresas con Crema
    Ensalada Navidena

    Bring Mexican fruit stands to your home with these vibrant Mexican Fruit Cups. They are bursting with color and flavor.

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    A glass cup full of fruit and sprinkled with Tajin.

    Mexican Fruit Cups

    Mexican Fruit Cups are made of fresh fruit drizzled with lime juice and sprinkled with Tajin. Tart, tangy, and bursting with flavor. They are a healthy snack perfect for kids and adults too.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 264kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 watermelon
    • 1/2 cantaloupe
    • 2 cucumbers
    • 1/2 jicama
    • 1/2 pineapple
    • 3 limes
    • 1/2 cup Tajin (or more, if desired)

    Instructions

    • Cut the fruit into long spears.
    • Discard the peels.
    • Place a few spears of each of the fruit into 4 separate cups.
    • Drizzle each cup with lime.
    • Sprinkle with Tajin.
    • Serve and enjoy.

    Video

    Notes

    You can also add mango and/or coconut.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 1262mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 9679IU | Vitamin C: 107mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 5mg
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    Filed Under: Appetizers, Healthy, Mexican, Recipes, Summer, Vegetarian

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Jacqueline Debono

      May 2, 2021 at 1:07 am

      5 stars
      I love this Mexican fruit snack idea. I would never have thought to eat fruit with chili powder but now I so want to try it. Going to order some tajin just for this!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 3, 2021 at 10:52 am

        Oh good. Yes, Tajin is a must. It’s not too spicy, and it has excellent flavor.

        Reply
    2. Alexandra

      May 6, 2021 at 8:18 pm

      5 stars
      So fresh and delicious – yum!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 25, 2021 at 12:08 pm

        Fresh and delicious is 100% correct! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Freya

      May 6, 2021 at 11:13 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, these look so delicious!!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 25, 2021 at 12:08 pm

        Thank you! This makes the best snack.

        Reply
    4. Alice | SkinnySpatula

      May 7, 2021 at 1:58 am

      5 stars
      This looks like the perfect snack for me — I absolutely love the idea of fruit with chilli powder!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 25, 2021 at 12:08 pm

        The chili powder is my favorite part. Spicy and sweet!

        Reply
    5. Jere Cassidy

      May 7, 2021 at 1:00 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fun way to eat fruit and topped with Tajin just adds to the flavors. I am so doing this for my next get-together.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 25, 2021 at 12:10 pm

        Yes! I love lots of Tajin on mine!

        Reply
    6. Addie

      May 7, 2021 at 6:36 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fun snack!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 25, 2021 at 12:10 pm

        I agree. I love the spicy and sweet combination.

        Reply
    7. Kim Guzman

      May 7, 2021 at 9:31 pm

      5 stars
      Mmmmm…. this was delicious! I love Tajin. 🙂

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 25, 2021 at 12:10 pm

        Me too! Tajin is the best!

        Reply
    8. Kristen Greazel

      May 8, 2021 at 6:14 pm

      5 stars
      We made these this weekend and all loved them!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 25, 2021 at 12:11 pm

        Yum! That makes me happy to hear. Hope you enjoyed!

        Reply
    9. Debra Klein

      May 8, 2021 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      Jicama is the perfect addition to this salad…crunchy is just what was needed!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 25, 2021 at 12:11 pm

        Yes! The crunch from jicama is so good.

        Reply
    10. Swathi

      May 9, 2021 at 12:50 pm

      5 stars
      Mexican fruit cups looks delicious my favorite.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 25, 2021 at 12:12 pm

        Yes. Mine too! Such a yummy snack.

        Reply

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