Cranberry Fruit Salad
Servings: 10 Servings
Ingredients
Cranberry Syrup:
- 12 ounces cranberries fresh
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup water
Fruit Salad:
- 2 apples medium in size, cut into bite-sized pieces (any variety)
- 2 bananas sliced
- 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 cup blueberries fresh
- 1 cup strawberries fresh, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup raspberries fresh
- 1 cup grapes fresh, halved (any variety)
- ½ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
For the Cranberry Mixture:
- In a medium saucepan, heat the cranberries, sugar, and water over low heat. Stir occasionally for about 10 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the skin on the cranberries begin to crack and pop.12 ounces cranberries, 1 cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup water
- Remove from heat before the cranberries start to soften and get mushy. Transfer the cranberries and the liquid to a heat-safe container, and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours or up to overnight.
For the Fruit Salad:
- After the cranberries have cooled for several hours, drain off the liquid and reserve ¼ to ½ cup.
- Place the cut apples and bananas into a large bowl, and toss them with lemon juice. Add the blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and nuts (if using). Pour in the cranberries and ¼ cup of the cranberry flavored liquid.2 apples, 2 bananas, 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup strawberries, 1 cup raspberries, 1 cup grapes, ½ cup pecans
- Gently toss the ingredients taking care not to crush the fruit as your stir. Add more of the liquid if desired.
- Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Keep the salad in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of about 1-cup of the cranberry fruit salad. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information and tips, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Fruit Salad
Serving Size
1 Cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
286
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
0.4
g
3
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Sodium
4
mg
0
%
Potassium
243
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
67
g
22
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
57
g
63
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
61
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
18
mg
22
%
Calcium
18
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
