Golden Fruit Punch

Name: Golden Fruit Punch
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 64 (1-cup) servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (30 ounces) fruit cocktail, undrained; 1 can (29 ounces) peaches, undrained; 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained; 4 medium bananas; 2 cups sugar; 2 cups water; 1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; Lemon-lime soda, chilled

"This light, fruity punch is a breeze to serve-I make it ahead and store it in the freezer," remarks Margaret Wagner Allen of Abingdon, Virginia. "Since it calls for canned fruit, there's no time-consuming peeling or chopping."

Ingredients

1 can (30 ounces) fruit cocktail, undrained
1 can (29 ounces) peaches, undrained
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
4 medium bananas
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Lemon-lime soda, chilled

Directions

Place fruit cocktail in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a large freezer container. Repeat with peaches and pineapple.
Place bananas, sugar and water in the blender; process until smooth. Add to pureed fruit with orange juice concentrate and lemon juice; mix well. Cover and freeze.
Remove from the freezer 2 hours before serving. Just before serving, break apart with a large spoon. For each serving, in a chilled glass, combine 1/4 cup fruit slush with 3/4 cup soda.