Any-Season Fruit Bowl Recipe

By lamarandrose

A refreshing fruit salad like this one is a welcome addition to a winter meal. A hint of anise gives it real holiday flavor, and it looks gorgeous on a buffet table

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1-1/2 cups Imperial Sugar® / Dixie Crystals® Granulated Sugar
• 1/3 cup lime or lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon anise extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 oranges, peeled and sectioned
• 3 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
• 2 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
• 2 large apples, cubed
• 1 pint strawberries, sliced
• 1 pound green grapes
• 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, draine

Details

Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

•In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, lime juice, anise and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
• Combine fruit in a large bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Yield: 16-18 servings