Holiday Fruit Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 medium green apples.
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2 medium red apples.
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¾ cup dried cranberries.
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1 cup pecans.
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1 cup grapes.
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3 medium navel oranges.
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1 medium lemon, juiced.
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½ cup orange juice (for dressing).
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¼ cup white sugar (for dressing).
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¼ teaspoon apple pie spice (for dressing).
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Zest of 1 lemon (for dressing).
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Zest of 1 orange (for dressing).
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and place in the oven. Toast them until fragrant, about the time the oven is fully heated. Remove and let cool.
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In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, sugar, apple pie spice, lemon zest, and orange zest. Place over medium heat, whisking to combine. Bring to a low boil and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and allow to cool completely.
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Core and slice the apples into bite-sized pieces. Toss them with the juice from half a lemon to prevent browning.
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Cut the peel off the oranges and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
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In a large bowl, combine the apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, grapes, and orange pieces.
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Drizzle the cooled dressing over the fruit mixture and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Toasting the pecans brings out their natural flavor and adds a nice crunch to the salad.
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Tossing apples with lemon juice helps to prevent them from browning, keeping the salad looking fresh.
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The dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.