Royal Fruit with Saffron Dressing

Join me as I make Royal Fruit with Saffron Dressing from The History of Dragonlance: Being the Notes, Journals, and Memorabilia of Krynn for the first time! The History of Dragonlance: Being the Notes, Journals, and Memorabilia of Krynn was written by Eric Severson, edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, compiled and published by TSR, Inc. in 1995. You can buy a copy here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/197643/The-History-of-Dragonlance-2e?affiliate_id=50797 

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Legend tells that this dish was once a favorite of the Kingpriest. It survives as a feast dish of the Silvanesti elves. Although the fruits contained within are not inexpensive, it is the saffron in the dressing that inflates the cost. Saffron, the stigma from the flower of the crocus sativa, is so delicate it must be gathered by hand. Each flower produces only two or three stigma that can be dried and stored for later use. Saffron, when damp, also stains whatever it comes in contact with a rich, orange-yellow color. One legend has it that some of the ladies of the court of the Kingpriest would sneak into the kitchens in the middle of the night and steal saffron to use to tint their hair. The Kingpriest ordered the spice cabinets locked and guarded at all times.

Royal Fruit with Saffron Dressing

(Serves 6-8)

* 3 stigma saffron

* 2 tablespoons nonfat vanilla yogurt

* 1 apple (Delicious or Granny Smith), cored and sliced—do not peel

* 2 oranges, peeled, seeded, and separated

* 1 tangerine, peeled, seeded, and separated

* 1 12-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained

* ½ pound grapes (red, green, or black)

* 1 pear (Bosc or Asian), cored and sliced—do not peel

* ½ pint blueberries (if available)

* ½ pint raspberries, red or wild black (if available)

* seeds of 1 pomegranate (optional)

* 2 ripe kiwifruit, peeled and sliced

Carefully pulverize saffron using mortar and pestle or crush between wax paper squares with back of spoon. In small cup stir yogurt and saffron together. (Warning: Take care that no large pieces of saffron slip into yogurt mix. Saffron has a very strong flavor. It also stains anything a bright yellow when moist.)

Let dressing sit while washing, peeling, seeding, and cutting fruit into bite-size pieces. Stir together gently all fruit but the kiwi. Stir dressing a second time, then blend carefully into fruit salad. Garnish with kiwifruit slices. 

Color diversity is an important aspect of this dish. If using a red apple, try to find green or black grapes. Conversely a green apple would require red and black grapes. Fresh blueberries or raspberries are considered the height of fashion.

Transcript

Cold Open

It’s really just another fruit salad.

Intro

Today I am making Royal Fruit with Saffron Dressing from The History of Dragonlance: Being the Notes, Journals, and Memorabilia of Krynn. If you have made this recipe, share your thoughts in the comments below!

Discussion

Today I am making yet another fruit recipe, and I have to say, while I love the taste of these,