So I'm guessing fresh fruit seems like a funny thing to talk about this time of year. I know everybody's thinking about doing their holiday baking and grocery shopping for those big family gatherings and delicious meals. I can hardly wait myself!
I was supposed to go to aChristmas party this weekend with friends - with an Italian theme. I offered to bring a side dish and I found a very simple recipe for fresh fruit with a sweet glaze to pour over it.
Lots of beautiful berries, pineapple and grapes
A simple mixture of honey and orange juice to pour over the fruit
And voila! A simple, sweet fruit salad
(I'm not sure what makes this Italian - I haven't visited there yet - but I'll trust the creator of this recipe knew what they were talking about when they named it Italian Fruit Salad)
Italian Fruit Salad
1/2 c. honey
1/3 c. orange liqueur - I used orange juice
1 pound strawberries, quartered
1/2 pound seedless grapes
1 large can mandarin oranges, drained
1 fresh pineapple cut into chunks
1/2 pint raspberries
1/2 pint blueberries
1/2 pint blackberries
In a small bowl, whisk together honey and fruit liqueur. Wash fruit. Add all fruit into a large serving bowl, add the dressing and toss gently. Chill before serving
