My simple fruit bowl has enough variety to satisfy even picky eaters.
—JULIE STERCHI CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY
PREP: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 10 SERVINGS
2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
2 medium oranges, peeled and chopped
3 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup halved seedless red grapes
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
1 large red apple, cubed
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup fresh or canned pitted dark sweet cherries
In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; refrigerate until serving. To serve, fold in bananas, apple, blueberries and cherries.
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Make Flavored Ice Cubes for Showers
Flavored ice cubes make party punches look special. I freeze mint sprigs, a few basil leaves or lemon zest in regular ice cubes, then drop a few cubes in each glass. I also make pink lemonade ice cubes with maraschino cherries in the center.
—BETTY PUTZMEISTER EL CAJON, CA