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Fall Fruit Salad

Fall Fruit Salad with Zesty Citrus for a Festive Twist

This vibrant Fall Fruit Salad highlights seasonal fruits for a festive touch, perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Green Apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are excellent alternatives.
  • 2 cups Red Apples Fuji or Gala work beautifully.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Raisins can substitute for a milder flavor.
  • 1 cup Pecans Feel free to swap in walnuts or almonds.
  • 2 cups Grapes Diced pears or mandarin oranges can be great substitutes.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Lime juice is a suitable alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice Always choose freshly squeezed for the best flavor.
  • 1 tbsp White Sugar Consider replacing with honey for a natural sweetener.
  • 1 tbsp Apple Pie Spice You can swap with cinnamon if desired.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Feel free to use zest from any other citrus fruits.
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest Feel free to use zest from any other citrus fruits.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast for about 8-10 minutes or until fragrant.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, white sugar, apple pie spice, lemon zest, and orange zest over low heat. Stir and simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Strain and let cool.
  3. Core and slice green and red apples into bite-sized pieces. Toss with lemon juice in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Peel and segment the navel oranges, slicing them into smaller pieces to add to the bowl.
  5. Add toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and grapes to the bowl. Mix gently.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This Fall Fruit Salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish or a sweet dessert topped with ice cream.

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