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Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

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This vibrant and flavorful fruit salad combines crisp apples, juicy citrus, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries, all brought together with a warm spiced dressing. It’s the perfect side dish or dessert for your Thanksgiving table!

Ingredients

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Fruit Salad:

  • 2 medium green apples
  • 2 medium red apples
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup grapes
  • 3 medium navel oranges
  • 1 medium lemon (juiced)

Dressing:

  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ tsp apple pie spice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 orange

Instructions

  • Toast the Pecans: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5–7 minutes, or until fragrant. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Prepare the Dressing: In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, sugar, apple pie spice, lemon zest, and orange zest. Heat over medium heat, whisking to combine. Bring the mixture to a low boil and simmer for 3–4 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer and let the dressing cool completely.
  • Prepare the Fruit: Core and slice the apples into bite-sized pieces, tossing them with the juice from half a lemon to prevent browning. Peel and segment the oranges, cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
  • Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, grapes, and orange pieces.
  • Serve: Drizzle the cooled dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately, or chill for up to 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure to allow the dressing to cool completely before tossing it with the fruit, as this helps preserve the texture of the fruit.
  • You can substitute the pecans with walnuts or almonds, depending on your preference.
  • For a twist, add a few teaspoons of honey to the dressing for extra sweetness.

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