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Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

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Thanksgiving Fruit Salad is a vibrant and refreshing addition to your holiday table, perfect for celebrating the fall season. This colorful medley combines crisp apples, juicy oranges, and crunchy pecans, all enhanced by a zesty dressing. Not only is it quick to prepare, taking just 10 minutes, but it’s also a delightful way to sneak in some fruit during festive gatherings. This versatile dish can be enjoyed year-round and is easily customizable based on your preferences. Whether you’re hosting a family feast or preparing a simple weeknight dinner, this salad will surely impress!

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium green apples
  • 2 medium red apples
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup grapes
  • 3 medium navel oranges
  • 1 medium lemon (juiced)
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ tsp apple pie spice
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • zest of 1 orange

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast until fragrant.
  2. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, white sugar, apple pie spice, lemon zest, and orange zest. Heat while whisking until bubbling; then simmer for 3-4 minutes before cooling.
  3. Core and slice the apples into bite-sized pieces, tossing with lemon juice to prevent browning. Peel and chop the oranges.
  4. In a large bowl, mix together all fruits: apples, cranberries, toasted pecans, grapes, and oranges.
  5. Drizzle cooled dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to combine.

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