festive fruit salad

Spout Spring, VA
Updated on May 10, 2011

All of the ingredients used are available year round and it keeps extremely well in the frig. I use red delicious apples as they are pretty. This is a favorite at our house and I hope at yours!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min
method No-Cook or Other
yield 12 to 16

Ingredients

  • 1 20 oz cans pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 - egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 11 oz cans mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 20 oz cans pears, drained and chopped
  • 3 - kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
  • 2 large unpeeled apples, chopped
  • 1 cup pecan halves

How To Make festive fruit salad

  • Step 1
    Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Pour pineapple juice into a small saucepan. Add sugar and flour. Bring to a boil. Quickly stir in egg. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, combine pineapple, oranges, pears, kiwi, apples, and pecans. Pour the dressing over the fruit and blend well. Cover. Chill before serving.

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Category: Fruit Salads
Keyword: #Christmas
Keyword: #potluck
Keyword: #reunions
Ingredient: Fruit
Culture: Southern

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