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Any-Season Fruit Bowl

By: Frances Stevenson 
"A refreshing fruit salad like this one is a welcome addition to a winter meal. A hint of anise gives it real holiday flavor...and it looks gorgeous on a buffet table."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup lime or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon anise extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 oranges, peeled and sectioned
  • 3 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
  • 2 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
  • 2 large apples, cubed
  • 1 pint strawberries, sliced
  • 1 pound seedless green grapes
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, lime juice, anise and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. Combine fruit in a large bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2008 by Lee Ann   view full review
We made this recipe for our hospital health fair, and man, is it good! The anise flavoring...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2008 by kymama   view full review
This was very easy to make and very tasty. I was a little worried about the anise flavor...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2008 by martulka   view full review
Awesome and easy. I made the dressing for half portion and then used it for two batches. And...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2008 by panzer   view full review
Prep time 5 minutes? Are you kidding me??? It took me 5 min just to peel one kiwi, let alone...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2009 by ImChrists Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Amazing! Next time I will add the pineapple juice to the syrup instead of all water.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2009 by Lisa   view full review
Wonderful! Everyone loved it.They kept saying "it's got something in it what is it?" I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2010 by dwieberg Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Beautiful fresh fruit! Caution while cooking the syrup - mine also burned the first time I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2007 by Jason Toll   view full review
Delisious and easy to make.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2010 by monkeymoo   view full review
Very good! I love anise myself, so I think I might be a little partial. The other guests...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2011 by Caitlyn   view full review
I didn't have all the listed fruit available so I had to go with what I had. I used bananas,...

 

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