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Fruit Mélange

Cooks' Note

To keep the banana from darkening, dip in ascorbic-acid color keeper, such as Fruit-Fresh, or lemon juice mixed with a little water.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6. serving size: 1 1/2 cups.

Ingredients

One 8-ounce can pitted dark sweet cherries (water packed), drained
1 1/4 cups fresh strawberries
1 cantaloupe, cut into balls (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup low-sugar orange marmalade
3 teaspoons finely chopped candied ginger
1/2 ripe banana, sliced
6 fresh mint leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Chill a large glass serving bowl.

    Step 2

    Layer the fruit in the chilled bowl, beginning with the cherries and moving on to the strawberries, cantaloupe, and pineapple.

    Step 3

    In a separate bowl, combine the orange marmalade, 1/4 cup hot water, and the candied ginger to create a sauce.

    Step 4

    Drizzle the orange marmalade sauce over the fruit and chill for 2 hours before serving.

    Step 5

    When ready to serve, arrange the banana slices on top of the fruit and garnish with the mint leaves.

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