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Pioneer Woman Fruit Salad Recipe

Crafting a fruit salad according to The Pioneer Woman's recipe is an experience in simple joy with readily available ingredients.
You'll revel in the ease of combining sweet strawberries, plump blueberries, and juicy grapes, especially when embellished with a homemade orange-vanilla syrup.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 Orange juice and zest
  • 2 tbsp Coconut shaved
  • 2 Oranges sliced
  • 1 Grapefruit zest and juice
  • 1 Vanilla Bean
  • 1 cup Strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup Blueberries
  • 1 cup Red Grapes
  • 1 cup Green Grapes
  • Fresh Mint Leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine the sugar, water, orange juice, and orange zest in a saucepan.
  • Heat until the mixture boils, then reduce to a simmer for a thicker syrup.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
    Allow the syrup to cool, then refrigerate until cold.
  • Toast the coconut at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 7-8 minutes, then set aside.
  • Peel and slice the additional oranges.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the strawberries, blueberries, and grapes.
  • Pour the chilled syrup over the fruit.
  • Toss gently to combine the fruit and syrup.
  • Garnish the fruit salad with toasted coconut and mint leaves before serving.