CINNAMON-BASIL FRUIT SALAD

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"It's easy to vary the flavors in this salad by using different fruits, but the herb syrup always makes it taste special," says field editor Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
3 sprigs fresh spearmint or mint
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
2 cups fresh raspberries or blackberries
1 cup cubed cantaloupe
1 cup cubed honeydew
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 medium apple, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in the basil, spearmint and cinnamon stick. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Discard the herbs and cinnamon stick from syrup. In a serving bowl, combine the fruit. Drizzle with syrup; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with a slotted spoon.

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