Summerfruitbowl Recipes

FRESH FRUIT BOWL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine melon cubes and corn syrup. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, stir in remaining fruit. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

PERFECT SUMMER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
• Layer the fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour the cooled sauce over the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

SUMMER FRUIT BOWL

Steps:

• * In a small bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, honey, water and salt with a whisk until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 1 2/3 cups dressing. Cut a thin slice off one end of the watermelon so it can stand flat. Slice off other end of watermelon to desired height. Scoop out watermelon balls to make a bowl. In a large bowl, combine watermelon balls, honeydew balls, cantaloupe balls, nectarines and 1 1/2 cups grapes chill thoroughly. Trace scallops on edge of watermelon shell and carefully cut along tracing. Place chilled fruit and strawberries in watermelon shell. Garnish with mint leaves and clusters of grapes. Serve dressing on the side.Note: The amount of fruit can be varied according to availability and size of the watermelon bowl. Dressing is nice served over a lettuce, watercress, orange and avocado salad, too.