Forget about apples and bananas. We love to investigate unusual fruits at the grocery store. Kiwi berries are mini versions of their fuzzy green cousins, and we can’t stop talking about them.
What Are Kiwi Berries?
Kiwi berries are bite-sized fruits that look like a fusion of kiwifruit, grapes and kumquats. The major difference kiwi berries and kiwifruit is that the berries have a leathery, smooth, green skin. They’re good for you, too! Kiwi berries are rich in vitamins C and E and naturally low in fat, cholesterol and sodium. They’re also an excellent source of fiber, magnesium and potassium.
How to Eat Kiwi Berries
Kiwi berries are tiny but mighty—they pack the same bright, fruity flavor as kiwifruit, minus the fuzzy skin (which you should totally leave on, by the way). They’re small enough to be popped into your mouth like grapes, used as a garnish for cocktails, added to a fancy cheeseboard and mixed into fruit salads for a sweet and juicy texture.
Kiwi berries taste best when ripe, or when the berry feels soft to the touch. Like most berries, they can be enjoyed at room temperature but last longer (up to a week) when refrigerated. They can also be frozen and added to smoothies.
When it comes to using kiwi berries in recipes, they substitute nicely for a full-size kiwi. We also recommend making them into jam like this pineapple kiwi flavor or the more traditional strawberry-kiwi combo.
Where to Buy Kiwi Berries
You can usually find kiwi berries at grocery stores such as Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Sam’s Club or your local natural food co-op. Sam’s Club in particular has a reputation for stocking unusual fruit, like Grape Soda grapes.
Use Kiwi Berries in These Sweet, Fruity Recipes
These pretty fruit pizzas have been a hit every time I've served them. They start with pre-made cookie dough making them super simple! —Janet O'Neal, Poplar Bluff, Missouri
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I first made this fresh, fruity salsa for a family baby shower. Everyone wanted the recipe. Now, someone makes this juicy snack for just about every family gathering—and I have to keep reminding everyone who introduced it! —Jessica Robinson, Indian Trail, North Carolina
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My mother used to prepare this chicken salad with grapes and almonds for an evening meal during the hot summer months. It's my favorite of my mother's chicken salad recipes. You can also serve it as a delicious but quick luncheon or potluck dish. —Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas
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Layers of colorful fruit submerged in a fizzy, sweet beverage make this a kid-friendly sipper that gets two thumbs up. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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These pops won't turn your tongue blue or neon green like many store-bought pops because they're made with fresh grapes, blueberries and kiwifruit. —Colleen Ludovice, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
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My family enjoys this dessert pizza recipe anytime of the year, but it's especially refreshing during the hot months. You can use whatever fruits are in season. —Ida Ruth Wenger, Harrisonburg, Virginia
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Both my husband and I were raised on farms, and we prefer home cooking to eating out. That works out fine since I love trying new recipes! I've served this apple salsa as an appetizer and a snack. Plus, it's sweet enough to be a dessert. It's easy to transport besides. —Carolyn Brinkmeyer, Golden, Colorado
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This dish won second place in a summer salad recipe feature published in our local newspaper. But it takes first place with my family, who loves to try all my new creations. —Marla Arbet, Kenosha, Wisconsin
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A refreshing fruit salad like this one is a welcome addition to a any meal. A hint of anise gives it festive flavor, and it looks gorgeous on a buffet table. —Frances Stevenson, McRae, Georgia
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My family always gives jams and jellies as gifts and everyone appreciates it. Strawberries and kiwi make a wonderful combination. —Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas
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For a fruit salad that’s delightful, we combine berries and citrus with a honey-lime dressing flecked with poppy seeds. —Carrie Howell, Lehi, Utah
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When I need dessert fast, I go with angel food cake. Mix fruit salsa ahead of time, and pop the cake on the grill. —Glorimar Jimenez, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Kiwi, pineapple, sugar and water are all you need to make these easy, breezy freezer pops.—Colleen Ludovice, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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This salad has all the bright colors and fresh flavors of summer. —Mary E. Relyea, Canastota, New York.
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A slightly savory dressing really complements the sweet fruit in this recipe. I also use the dressing on salad greens. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois
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When my daughter’s friends come over for lunch, she treats them to her tropical parfaits made with brown rice and coconut milk. They’re fresh, creamy and comforting. —Suzanne Clark, Phoenix, Arizona
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Lime and basil really brighten the flavors in this colorful salsa. It's best when scooped up on a homemade cinnamon chip. —Navalee Hylton, Lauderhill, Florida
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Want a family-friendly side dish? This colorful medley is kid-pleasing and a great way to encourage healthy eating. —Sharon Ricci, Spooner, Wisconsin
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