PINEAPPLE BOATS

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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large ripe fresh pineapple, with leaves attached
1 large ripe mango, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
2 oranges, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
2 ripe bananas, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
1 kiwi fruit, , peeled and cut into bite size pieces (optional)
1/2 cup , red or green seedless grape
sprig fresh mint
lime wedges

Steps:

1. Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise keeping the leaves attached. Carefully cut out the fruit as close to the rind as possible, taking care to keep the outside shells intact. Reserve the shells. Cut the pineapple into bite size pieces and put them in a large bowl. 2. Add the mango, oranges, bananas, kiwi, and grapes to the bowl. Mix gently and mound the fruits in the reserved shells. Place the pineapple boats on a large serving platter. Decorate with mint sprigs and garnish with lime wedges. Serve cold.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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