Description
Pioneer Woman Fruit Salad combines fresh seasonal fruits with a creamy dressing that elevates simple ingredients. Colorful berries, crisp apples, and tangy citrus create a delightful mix you’ll crave at summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pints (1.9 kg) strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 pints (0.95 kg) blueberries
- 2 cups (300 g) red grapes, halved
- 2 cups (300 g) green grapes, halved
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 orange, juice and zest
- 2 whole vanilla beans, caviar scraped out (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
- 1 handful mint leaves
Instructions
- Syrup Preparation: Combine sugar, water, orange juice, and orange zest in a saucepan. Whisk thoroughly to blend ingredients uniformly.
- Syrup Reduction: Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Allow liquid to thicken for 15-20 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent burning.
- Cooling Process: Remove syrup from heat and cool to room temperature. Transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate until completely chilled, approximately 1 hour.
- Fruit Composition: Meticulously wash and slice strawberries, select blueberries, and separate red and green grapes into a large mixing bowl.
- Dressing and Finishing: Retrieve chilled syrup and delicately drizzle over the fruit medley. Gently fold with a spatula to ensure each piece is evenly coated. Tear fresh mint leaves and scatter across the salad for a vibrant herbaceous touch.
- Serving Recommendation: Present immediately in chilled serving bowls, showcasing the glistening fruit salad’s bright and refreshing character.
Notes
- Syrup Simmering Secret: Cook the syrup on low heat to prevent burning and achieve a perfect, glossy consistency that will beautifully coat your fruits.
- Fruit Selection Strategy: Choose ripe, firm fruits at peak freshness to ensure maximum flavor and texture in your salad.
- Chilling Technique: Allow the syrup to cool completely in the refrigerator, which intensifies the orange flavor and creates a more refreshing final dish.
- Gentle Coating Method: Use a soft spatula when mixing to preserve the delicate fruit’s shape and prevent bruising during syrup distribution.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg