Any-Season Fruit Bowl
Country Woman Christmas
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.
SERVINGS: 16-18
CATEGORY: Salads
METHOD: Chill
TIME: Prep: 5 min. + chilling Cook: 25 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1-1/2 cups 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, drained
Directions:
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.