Fruit Salad #recipe @vmburns #Mothersday

 VMBURNS: I have become addicted to the fruit cup from Jason's Deli. I like most fruit, but I don't order it from restaurants because they usually have a lot of melons. I'm not a fan of melons, except watermelon. Most restaurants include lots of honeydew and cantaloupe. However, I finally looked at the price and realized I was spending almost $10 for one fruit bowl. When, I could probably make enough fruit salad to feed an army for that price. So, I set out to find the perfect fruit salad recipe. The beauty of this salad is that you can use whatever fruit you like. I've made it blueberries, apples, and oranges and it was good. The only fruit you probably should avoid are bananas (they'll get too mushy). 

FRUIT SALAD

INGREDIENTS

• • 2 Cups Strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 2 Cups pineapple, cubed
  • 1 Cup grapes
  • 2/3 Cup orange juice
  • 1/4 Cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 Cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon grated range zest
  • 1/2 Teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
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  • INSTRUCTIONS

1. Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil over medium heat. 
   
   
   
   
   
2. Reduce the heat and simmer for five minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the vanilla and remove from heat to cool.
4. Add the strawberries, pineapples, and grapes to a bowl and pour the cooled sauce over the fruit. Toss to coat.
5. 

   Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving.
   
   

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