LEMONY FRUIT SALAD

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A fresh and delicious fruit salad with a tangy lemon sauce. From The Vegetarian Gourmet's Easy Low-Fat Favorites.

Provided by Winnipeg Mel

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups cut-up fruit (use a variety of fruit -- whatever is in season)
1 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon, zest of
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine fruit in a bowl.
  • Use a mixture of fruit-- about 1/2 cup of each.
  • For example: cut-up peaches, apricots, apples, melon, orange segments, blueberries, halved seedless grapes, quartered strawberries, etc.
  • Combine water, sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
  • Stir to dissolve cornstarch.
  • Over medium heat, bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Cook and stir for 1 minute longer.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add lemon zest and vanilla.
  • Allow sauce to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over fruit.
  • Mix well.
  • Chill in fridge until serving time.

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