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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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The thing I like best about fruit salad is you can change the ingredients based on what fruits are in season. Here, a subtle anise flavor highlights a bounty of fresh fruit. Ingredients:
2 cups water |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
3 tablespoons lemon juice |
1 tablespoon aniseed |
6 cups cubed honeydew |
4 cups cubed fresh pineapple |
2-1/2 cups cubed cantaloupe |
2 cups seedless green grapes |
2 cups seedless red grapes |
2 cups cubed orange sections |
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries |
1 medium firm banana, sliced |
2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, sugar, lemon juice and aniseed; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, for 40 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and reduced by one-third (about 1-1/2 cups). Remove from the heat; cover and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine honeydew, pineapple, cantaloupe, grapes and oranges. Pour anise mixture over fruit; toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, add strawberries and banana; gently toss. Garnish with kiwi. Yield: 12-14 servings.
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