There are significant health benefits for many of the fruit-based products Tree Top provides. Based on recent government recommendations consumer awareness continues to drive demand for more products made with fruit-based ingredients. Let us work with you and use these recommendations strategically to your advantage.

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Here are some delicious ways to include fruit on your menu:

• Add fresh apple slices and apple chunks to your salads.
• Substitute Apple Sauce for oil/butter in most baked goods – brownies, cakes, muffins – to cut back on fat and calories.
• Apples make an excellent breakfast topper for pancakes and waffles.
• Create a tasty fruit smoothie by blending fat-free or low-fat milk or yogurt with fresh or frozen fruit.
• Use apple sauce as a healthy side to any menu.
• For a quick snack, spread peanut butter on apple slices.
• Top yogurt with berries or other slices of fruit.
• Apple slices and apple chunks are an excellent option for use in a salad bar.
• Use Apple cider or juice as a marinade for grilling meats, or as a low fat option when sautéing onions.
• For dessert, have baked apples, pears, or a fruit salad.

Visit our Culinary Center for more ideas on adding fruit to your menu!