Fruit Salad

prep time:: 15 min .
total time:: 15 min .

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Ray & Carol Fischer

Fruit Salad as prepared by Grandma Fischer while Dad was growing up.

ingredients

1 can fruit cocktail
1 can pineapple wedges
2 apples
2 bananas
1 pt. heavy cream
1/3 bag miniature marshmallows
Whatever fresh fruit is in season i.e. grapes, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pears, etc.

directions

1
Drain canned fruit and pat dry. Peel the fresh fruit and slice into small pieces (Grapes, Raspberries, Blueberries, etc. can go in whole).
2
While fruit is being prepared whip cream (add a little vanilla and sugar to taste; optional: add one to two teaspoons light Karo syrup to stabilize the cream). When cream forms a stiff peak it is ready.
3
Add fruit and marshmallows to the whipped cream and fold until all pieces are covered.

notes

Option: Add walnut pieces. Note: Avoid using fruit with high water content (i.e. watermelon) which will break down the whipped cream, or citrus fruits.

Source: Dad