Carse of Gowrie Fruit Salad Recipe

Name: Carse of Gowrie Fruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb sugar; 10 fluid ounces water; 3 12 fluid ounces red wine; 1 lemon, juice only; 1 dash sherry wine; 2 fresh peaches; 2 fresh apricots; 1 orange; 2 bananas; 14 lb raspberries; 14 lb strawberry; 14 lb cherries; heavy cream, whipped (optional)

Servings: persons

12 lb sugar
10 fluid ounces water
3 12 fluid ounces red wine
1 lemon, juice only
1 dash sherry wine
2 fresh peaches
2 fresh apricots
1 orange
2 bananas
14 lb raspberries
14 lb strawberry
14 lb cherries
heavy cream, whipped (optional)

1
Put the sugar, water and wine in a small saucepan, bring to the boil and boil for 5 minutes.
2
Allow to cool, and then pour this syrup into a bowl and stir in the lemon juice and sherry.
3
Dip the peaches and apricots very briefly in boiling water and then skin them carefully.
4
Slice them and put them immediately into the syrup.
5
Pare the skin and pith from the orange with a sharp knife and cut it into slices, catching the juice on a plate.
6
Put the orange slices and juice into the salad.
7
Slice the bananas and add them too.
8
Lastly put in the raspberries, strawberries, and cherries, halved and stoned.
9
Spoon some of the liquid over the fruit and chill thoroughly before serving with or without whipped cream.

5838

kcal

Calories

1505

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb sugar, 10 fluid ounces water, 3 12 fluid ounces red wine, 1 lemon, juice only, and more.

Yes, Carse of Gowrie Fruit Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Carse of Gowrie Fruit Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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