Ambrosia Compote
Country Woman Christmas
This sparkling fruit salad is versatile and pretty enough for dessert. I like to vary the fruits ... and will sometimes top them off with a dollop of ginger-laced whipped cream or Yuletide star fruit garnish.
SERVINGS: 6-8
CATEGORY: Appetizer
METHOD:
TIME: Prep: 10 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
- 3 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
- 3 medium firm bananas, sliced
- 1 cup seedless red grapes
- 1 cup flaked coconut, divded
- 1/2 cup ginger ale, chilled
- 1 tablespoon sliced star fruit, optional
Directions:
Drain pineapple; reserving juice. In a large bowl, add the bananas, pineapple, grapes, oranges and half the coconut; pour reserved juice over the fruit; lightly toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
Just before serving, pour ginger ale over salad and sprinkle with remaining coconut. Serve with a slotted spoon. Garnish with star fruit if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.