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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 | Author: Scott

This is a great fruit salad recipe that goes together quickly and is available year round since the only fresh fruit you use are bananas.  Everything else is canned.  Though fresh is best, this really brightens up the holidays.  Thanks to PA Mom for the recipe.  You can see what she had to say about it in her original post:

http://www.frugalinpa.com/?p=82

  • 1 can Oregon Brand Royal Anne Cherries (Wegmans and Karns carry them)
  • 1 can pineapple tidbits in juice
  • 1 can peaches in juice
  • 1 can pears in juice
  • 1/2 jar maraschino cherries – halved
  • 1 can mandarin oranges in juice
  • 6 fresh oranges, peeled and sectioned
  • 1 lb red grapes, halved
  • Sliced banana dipped in lemon to prevent browning

Mix the cherries, pineapple, peaches and pears and their juice in a large bowl. Add the maraschino cherries and about ¼ cup of their juice. Add the mandarin oranges but only add the juice if needed to cover fruit. Add the oranges and grapes. If storing, do not add the bananas until right before serving. Chill well.

The size of the cans is not really important since it is up to you how much of each fruit you want. If pieces in the can are large, cut them down to bite size. Try to get fruit in juice (with the exception of the Royal Anne  and maraschino cherries) whenever possible to cut down on the sweetness.  Even using small cans this recipe makes a lot.

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