Aunt Marion’s Fruit Salad Dessert

Name: Aunt Marion's Fruit Salad Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained; 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained and cut into bite-size pieces; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 3 bananas, sliced; 2 unpeeled red apples, cut into bite-sized pieces; FRUIT SAUCE:; 1 cup cold whole milk; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate; 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix

Aunt Marion, my namesake, is like a grandma to me. She gave me this luscious salad recipe, which goes to all our family reunions, hunt club suppers and snowmobile club picnics...and I go home with no leftovers! —Marion LaTourette, Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3 bananas, sliced
2 unpeeled red apples, cut into bite-sized pieces
FRUIT SAUCE:
1 cup cold whole milk
3/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix

Directions

In a large bowl, combine fruits; set aside. Whisk sauce ingredients until smooth. Gently fold into fruits. Cover and chill for 3-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 218 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Aunt Marion's Fruit Salad Dessert in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook

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Rex

Mar 20, 2019

Very pleasant taste, easy preparation.
JMParsons

Mar 18, 2019

Our grandchildren requested this every time we had family gatherings. Some times replaced apples with grapes as that was their preference
KaM

Mar 18, 2019

Surprisingly, I made this last week! It was the first time and we loved it. And now I'm going to do the -- but I changed... I used fresh mandarins, not canned. And, I left out the apple and added blood orange so it was more tropical. I also did not add the bananas to the larger bowl of salad but sliced them into the individual serving bowls. They get icky otherwise. Also, word to the wise, if you are not making this for a large group, you may wish to halve the recipe. The dressing breaks down and gets watery so only make as much as you will eat within a few hours. Other than that it is awesome. I have already purchased the necessary ingredients to make it again.
Steven C.

Mar 18, 2019

Very tasty and a breeze to make. Like some others, I add darker-colored fruits for splashes of color: red grapes, pitted cherries (not Maraschino--too sweet), raspberries (tanginess adds a lot!!), blueberries. Just use your imagination!!
xxcskier

Jun 23, 2018

I made this last week and shared it with some family members and we all agreed it was very good. It is on the sweet side but it’s also a dessert! Perfect for your summer gatherings!
LYNN3029

Mar 17, 2018

This is the best, tastiest fruit salad I have ever eaten. Feel free to omit or swap the fruit. It is still delish!
Penny

Mar 15, 2018

This is one of the wonderful easy recipes that you can change up to any fruit you want depending on the season or holiday.....thanx for sharing...its time I started a new tradition in our house....with St Patrick's Day
Jenny

Jul 29, 2017

Delicious! I've been making this since I saw it in Taste of Home magazine 15 or 20 years ago. It is by far my most requested dish for a family gatherings and potlucks. It really is just fruit salad with this amazing sauce, so it's different yet still something familiar. I always double the recipe & still come home with an empty bowl.
anselr

Mar 18, 2017

I honestly don't understand the good reviews on this. Just made it for a family gathering and no one cared for it.
sd20

Jul 24, 2016

We really enjoyed this and easy to prepare.