Unless you happen to own a fruit-bearing tree in Israel, Tu Bishvat (the day that marks the beginning of a “new year” for trees) is a day of symbolic rather than practical significance. We celebrate the day by eating fruit (fresh or dried!) and by reflecting on all the homiletical lessons trees and the growing process can teach us.
We hope these recipes will inspire you to create something beautiful and tasty to mark the occasion. Read on for our top Tu Bishvat picks.
- Mixed Berry Gelee by Victoria Dwek
- Infused Water by Rorie Weisberg
- Chocolate Lacy Lollipops by Esther Ottensoser
- Chocolate-Doused Fruit Rolls by Esther Ottensoser
- 2-Ingredient Lychee Blueberry Sorbet by Chaia Frishman
- Passion Fruit Sorbet by Renee Muller
- Passion Fruit Salad by Renee Muller
- Frozen Berry Smoothie by Esty Wolbe
- Chocolate and Dried Fruit Bars by Sweet Moments (Rega Matok)
- Seven Species Salad by Elana Heideman
- Pecan Fig Mini-Tarts by Menachem Adelman
- Chocolate Bark/Chocolate Lollipops by Bonnie Klein
- Custard-Filled Flan Pie by Brynie Greisman
- Exotic Mix Salad by Esther Ottensoser
- Clafoutis with Red Grapes by Janie Chazanoff
- Citrus Fruit Medley by Dining In
- Salad Spread by Esther Ottensoser
- Tropical Breeze Salad by Victoria Dwek and Leah Schapira
- Crumble-Stuffed Pears by Esther Ottensoser
- Hot Grapefruit Drink by Shaindy Ausch
- Grape Juice Fruit Sorbet by Sara and Yossi Goldstein
- Poppy and Fruit Salad by Renee Muller
- Berry-Swirl Cake by Faigy Grossman
- Glazed Fresh Fruit Salad with Baked Cinnamon Twists by Rivky Kleiman
- Dairy-Free Apple-Craisin Custards by Chevy Slomovics and Raizy Janklowitz
- Almond-Pear Tart by Estee Kafra