Apple Cranberry Fruit Salad
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5
Apple Cranberry Fruit Salad
Description
The salad features fresh cranberries cooked briefly with sugar and water to soften them and bring out their tartness. Cooling them before mixing helps meld flavors. Fresh chopped apples and drained mandarin oranges introduce crisp and juicy elements, while sliced bananas add a soft texture. Lemon juice added to the fruit mix helps prevent browning and maintains brightness.
Optional mini marshmallows add a subtle fluffiness and sweetness contrast, and walnuts or pecans give a nutty crunch. The combination results in a layered experience with fresh fruit flavors balanced by the acidity of cranberries. The salad can be topped with whipped cream to add creaminess and richness.
This salad can be prepared ahead by cooking and chilling the cranberries separately and mixing with the other chilled fruits before serving. It provides a festive side dish or dessert that’s light and refreshing with a mix of textures.
Ingredients
- 12 ounce package cranberries fresh
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 red apples chopped
- 1 apple (I like yellow or green), chopped
- 11 ounce can mandarin orange drained
- 2 banana sliced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 - 2 cups mini marshmallows (optional)
- walnuts optional, or pecans
- Whipped Cream , for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan combine the water and sugar. Add cranberries and cook on medium high, until you start to hear the cranberries pop. Cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- In a large bowl toss apples, mandarin oranges, and banana together. Add a little bit of lemon juice to keep the fruit from browning. Drain most of the juice from the cranberries. Add them to mixture along with marshmallows and nuts. Toss to combine. Dollop with fresh whipped cream, if desired.
Make Ahead Tip:
- Cook cranberries as directed and refrigerate overnight. Combine the other fruits (not marshmallows) and refrigerate overnight, separately. Stir the two together before serving, adding marshmallows and topping with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 100g | 33% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 472mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 78g | 156% |
| Vitamin A | 560IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 36.2mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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