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Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

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Thanksgiving Fruit Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that adds a burst of flavor to your holiday table. This delightful medley features crisp apples, juicy oranges, and tart cranberries, complemented by crunchy pecans and a spiced citrus dressing. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, this salad not only pleases the palate but also delights the eyes with its colorful presentation. Whether served as a side dish or a light dessert, it’s an easy-to-make addition that everyone will love during festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium green apples
  • 2 medium red apples
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup grapes
  • 3 medium navel oranges
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 medium lemon (juiced)
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ tsp apple pie spice
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • zest of 1 orange

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and toast pecans on a baking sheet until fragrant.
  2. In a saucepan, whisk together orange juice, sugar, apple pie spice, lemon zest, and orange zest; simmer for 3-4 minutes. Strain and cool.
  3. Core and slice apples; toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  4. Peel and chop oranges into bite-sized pieces.
  5. In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, cranberries, toasted pecans, grapes, and oranges.
  6. Drizzle cooled dressing over the fruit mixture; toss gently to coat.

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