Fruit Cocktail Recipe

Name: Fruit Cocktail
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 3 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup diced peaches (canned, drained); 1 cup diced pears (canned, drained); 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned, drained); 1 cup seedless grapes, halved; 1 cup mandarin orange segments (canned, drained); 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

American · Dessert · 10 min total

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A refreshing mix of canned or fresh fruits in a light syrup, perfect as a dessert or side dish.

10
min prep

6
servings

150
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 cup diced peaches (canned, drained)
1 cup diced pears (canned, drained)
1 cup pineapple chunks (canned, drained)
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
1 cup mandarin orange segments (canned, drained)
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Let cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, combine peaches, pears, pineapple, grapes, mandarin oranges, and cherries.
Pour the cooled syrup over the fruit and gently stir to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Serve chilled.

Tips

For a fresher taste, use fresh fruit in season and adjust sugar to taste.
Add a splash of orange liqueur or kirsch for an adult version.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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