Summer Fruit Salad Recipe

Name: Summer Fruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cantaloupe, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1/2 pound fresh apricots, quartered; 1/2 pound sweet cherries, pitted and halved; 1/2 pound red seedless grapes; 6 fresh figs, quartered; 2 apples, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 pears, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 peaches, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 banana, sliced; Purple basil leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cantaloupe, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 pound fresh apricots, quartered
1/2 pound sweet cherries, pitted and halved
1/2 pound red seedless grapes
6 fresh figs, quartered
2 apples, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 pears, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 peaches, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 banana, sliced
Purple basil leaves, for garnish

1
In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil over moderate heat.
2
Add the sugar and vanilla and simmer until a light syrup forms, about 15 minutes.
3
Let cool for 10 minutes.
4
Pour the warm syrup into a large bowl.
5
Gently stir in the fruit and let macerate at room temperature for several hours, stirring occasionally.
6
Refrigerate the fruit salad until chilled.
7
Garnish with purple basil leaves just before serving.

232

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 cups water, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 cantaloupe, cut into 1/2-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Summer 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.

Summer Fruit Salad

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