Grandma Carroll’s Jeweled Fruit Salad Recipe for Your Thanksgiving Table

Regarding Thanksgiving, the table is a canvas for various flavors and dishes that bring families together. Today, I’m excited to share a cherished recipe that has been a staple on our Thanksgiving table for years – Grandma Carroll’s Jeweled Fruit Salad. This delightful creation is a testament to the heartwarming tradition of sharing food made with love.

A Symphony of Flavors

Grandma Carroll’s Jeweled Fruit Salad is a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy, with creamy indulgence. Combining fresh fruits and a unique pineapple cream sauce creates a delightful symphony of flavors that will please even the most discerning palates. This recipe has been a crowd-pleaser for generations, and I’m thrilled to pass it along so you can try it for yourself.

Tools You’ll Need:

• Mixing Bowl
• Small Sauce Pan
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Serving Dish

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 4 apples, any kind (diced)
• 1 can (15oz) mandarin oranges (drained)
• 1 can (20oz) pineapple tidbits (drained)
• 2 bananas (sliced)
• Maraschino cherries (diced)

Bringing It All Together:

In a saucepan, combine the pineapple juice and cornstarch. Place it on the stove and bring it to a gentle boil. Let it boil for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Once done, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool completely. This step can be done a day before to save time on the big day. Store the mixture in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.

Combine the diced pineapple, mandarin oranges, diced apples, and maraschino cherries in a bowl. Mix these fruits to create a colorful and enticing base for your salad.

Add the heavy whipping cream to the cooled pineapple cornstarch mixture. Stir until the ingredients come together to form a smooth and creamy sauce. This sauce adds a luscious texture and delightful richness to the fruit salad.

Pour the creamy sauce over the fruit mixture. Gently toss the fruits in the sauce, ensuring every piece is coated with the deliciousness. The vibrant colors and inviting aroma will tingle your taste buds with anticipation.

Right before serving, add the sliced bananas to the mix. Their natural sweetness and texture are the perfect finishing touch to this Thanksgiving masterpiece.

Time to Delight Your Taste Buds

And there you have it – Grandma Carroll’s Jeweled Fruit Salad, a blend of flavors that captures the essence of family, togetherness, and gratitude. Serve it on your Thanksgiving table, and watch your loved ones savor each bite with smiles. This recipe is a cherished tradition in our family, and I’m thrilled to share it with you so that you, too, can create lasting memories around the table.

Let’s Connect

I’d love to hear about your experience if you try this recipe. Did it become an instant favorite at your Thanksgiving table? Did you add your creative twist to it? Share your thoughts and pictures – I can’t wait to see how this recipe brings joy to your holiday season.

Thank you for joining me in celebrating the flavors of tradition and the joy of cooking from the heart. Happy Thanksgiving, and as always, happy cooking!

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Jeweled Fruit Salad

Renee Dalton

Regarding Thanksgiving, the table is a canvas for various flavors and dishes that bring families together. Today, I'm excited to share a cherished recipe that has been a staple on our Thanksgiving table for years – Grandma Carroll's Jeweled Fruit Salad. This delightful creation is a testament to the heartwarming tradition of sharing food made with love.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cooling Time 1 day d

Total Time 1 day d 20 minutes mins

Course Salad, Side Dish, Thanksgiving

Cuisine American

Servings 16

Calories 216 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
• 4 apples, any kind (diced)
• 1 (15oz) can mandarin oranges (drained)
• 1 (20oz) can pineapple tidbits (drained)
• 2 bananas (sliced)
• maraschino cherries (diced)

Instructions

 

• In a saucepan, combine the pineapple juice and cornstarch. Place it on the stove and bring it to a gentle boil. Let it boil for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Once done, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool completely. This step can be done a day before to save time on the big day. Store the mixture in the fridge until you're ready to use it.
• Combine the diced pineapple, mandarin oranges, diced apples, and maraschino cherries in a bowl. Mix these fruits to create a colorful and enticing base for your salad.
• Add the heavy whipping cream to the cooled pineapple cornstarch mixture. Stir until the ingredients come together to form a smooth and creamy sauce. This sauce adds a luscious texture and delightful richness to the fruit salad.
• Pour the creamy sauce over the fruit mixture. Gently toss the fruits in the sauce, ensuring every piece is coated with the deliciousness. The vibrant colors and inviting aroma will tingle your taste buds with anticipation.
• Right before serving, add the sliced bananas to the mix. Their natural sweetness and texture are the perfect finishing touch to this Thanksgiving masterpiece.