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Fall Fruit Salad

Fall Fruit Salad
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Experience the essence of autumn with this vibrant Fall Fruit Salad, a delightful medley of seasonal fruits and warm spices. This dish combines the crisp sweetness of green and red apples, juicy grapes, and zesty navel oranges, all tossed together with toasted pecans for an irresistible crunch. A homemade dressing featuring orange juice and apple pie spice adds a cozy touch, making it a perfect side for Thanksgiving dinner or any family gathering. Not only is this salad visually stunning with its array of colors, but it’s also quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes!

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium green apples
  • 2 medium red apples
  • ¾ cup cranberries (dried)
  • 1 cup grapes
  • 3 medium navel oranges
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 medium lemon
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup sugar (white)
  • ¼ tsp apple pie spice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 orange

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, sugar, apple pie spice, lemon zest, and orange zest over medium heat. Whisk until blended; simmer for 3-4 minutes. Strain the mixture to create a smooth dressing.
  3. Core and slice apples into bite-sized pieces; toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  4. Peel and segment navel oranges into bite-sized pieces.
  5. In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, grapes, and orange segments. Drizzle the dressing over top and gently toss to coat.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor blending.

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