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naturally long lasting fruit salad

LizzeytheBaker avatar
Recipe by
Elizabeth Geiss
@LizzeytheBaker
Elmira, NY

This fruit salad will last 2-3 days without browning. This is because the citric acid in the oranges acts as a natural preservative. Therefore, it is very important to add the oranges!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Canning/Preserving

Ingredients For naturally long lasting fruit salad

  • 2-3
    oranges
  • 2
    apples of your choice
  • 1
    banana
  • 3-5
    handfuls of grapes (seedless)
  • 1-2
    of any of other desired fruits

How To Make naturally long lasting fruit salad

  • 1
    Wash all fruits in cold water.
  • 2
    Slice and peal the fruit.
  • 3
    Place all of the fruit into a seal-able bag. Shake the fruit gently to mix them. Make sure all fruit comes in contact with the oranges. The citric acid in the oranges will preserve the fruit.
  • 4
    Serve and refrigerate left overs for 2-3 days.
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