Frutta e Vino -- Fresh Fruits in Sauterne Wine

Name: Frutta e Vino -- Fresh Fruits in Sauterne Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lg. honeydew melon; 5 lb. watermelon, pitted and cut in pieces; 1 pint blueberries; 2 md. oranges; 3 md. peaches; 2 md. apples; 1 lg. cantaloupe; 1 pint strawberries; 1 lb. assorted grapes; 2 lg. grapefruit; 3 md. nectarines; 3 lg. bananas; Sauternes wine (sweet), enough to cover the fruit *

Servings: persons

1 lg. honeydew melon
5 lb. watermelon, pitted and cut in pieces
1 pint blueberries
2 md. oranges
3 md. peaches
2 md. apples
1 lg. cantaloupe
1 pint strawberries
1 lb. assorted grapes
2 lg. grapefruit
3 md. nectarines
3 lg. bananas
Sauternes wine (sweet), enough to cover the fruit *

1
Use the fruits listed in the first column or any other combination of fruit that is at its best for the season.
2
Make balls of all the melons.
3
Rinse, drain and hull the strawberries, do not cut.
4
They will lose their color if you do cut them.
5
Rinse, drain and pick over the blueberries.
6
Rinse grapes, dry with paper towels and pick off the stems.
7
Peel oranges and grapefruit, removing as much of the bitter, white pith as possible.
8
Rinse and core the apple, but do not peel, it will darken.
9
Slice the apple very thinly.
10
Peel the peaches, pit them and slice them thin.
11
Rinse the nectarine, pit them and slice them.
12
Do not peel.
13
Combine all prepared fruits in a very large bowl.
14
There will be at least 14-15 cups of fruit.
15
Pour the sauternes over the fruit.
16
Make sure you have enough Sauternes to cover all the fruit.
17
Stir to coat all the fruit.
18
Cover and refrigerate at least 3-4 hours but preferably over night.
19
Before serving peel and slice the bananas and mix in.

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* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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: 1 lg. honeydew melon, 5 lb. watermelon, pitted and cut in pieces, 1 pint blueberries, 2 md. oranges, and more.

Yes, Frutta e Vino -- Fresh Fruits in Sauterne Wine falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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