Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

By Lady Butterfly

A family favorite for sure! This fruit salad works perfectly for a summer picnic or any occasion. The sauce is what make this recipe work, make sure to let the fruit soak in the sauce for at least 3-4 hours minimum for the best flavor.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
• 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 3 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
• 3 bananas, sliced
• 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
• 1 cup seedless grapes
• 2 cups blueberries

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 220mins
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.

Layer the fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour the cooled sauce over the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.