farmers market fruit salad (sallye)

57 Pinches
Austin, TX
Updated on Jun 27, 2014

Scrump-Dilly-Ishious! Nothing else needs to be said.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 generous servings

Ingredients

  • FRUIT INGREDIENTS
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries
  • 6-8 medium fresh peaches, ripe but firm
  • 2 large bananas
  • 1 medium fresh pineapple
  • 2 cups seedless grapes
  • 2 medium oranges or tangerines
  • 2 medium pears, ripe but firm
  • - lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh berries (your choice)
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • DRESSING INGREDIENTS
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
  • 2 cups whipped cream

How To Make farmers market fruit salad (sallye)

  • Step 1
    MAKING THE DRESSING: Whip the cream until stiff peaks stand up when tested, set aside In medium sized mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until frothy, set aside In heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the flour to make a roux. Stir constantly to keep from scorching. Add the pineapple juice and slowly bring to a boil, again stirring constantly Once it starts to boil, remove from heat Slowly add the sugar to egg yolks, whisking until creamy Graually stir the hot juice into egg mixture, set aside and allow to cool While syrup is cooling you can cut up your fruit Once syrup mixture is cool, fold in the orange rind and whipped cream
  • Step 2
    PREPARING THE FRUIT: Use a large salad bowl and place fruit in it as you go: Remove stems from strawberries and cut in half. Peel peaches and cut into bite sized chunks Cut grapes in half if desired or leave whole Peel and core pineapple, cut into bite sized chunks Peel oranges and cut into thin slices Note: If you use tangerines, you can peel and use the segments whole Peel pears and cut into bite sized chunks Peel and cut bananas into slices, sprinkle with lemon juice to retard discoloration
  • Step 3
    Pour dressing mixture over fruit and gently toss to make sure all fruit is covered. Add nuts if desired either by folding them into salad or using as a garnishment.
  • Step 4
    ENJOY ANYTIME FOR A DELICIOUS HEALTHY TREAT.

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