728x90
my iParenting
quick clicks
recipes today articles
recipes today q&a
message boards
research baby names
prepare a birth plan
content channels
ip channel rss feeds
read birth stories
read parenting stories
recommended books
e-newsletters
safety recalls
ip diaries
ip store
mom of the month
dad of the month
editor's letter
letters to the editor
From Our Sponsors
e-newsletters
Sign up to receive our free weekly e-newsletters

new terms of use
new privacy policy
award-winning products
The iParenting Media Awards program helps parents find the best products for their families.

Fresh Fruit Salad

Tami Richardson


Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
4 small apples, chopped
3 bananas, sliced
1/2 cup flaked coconut, optional

Directions

Drain the pineapple and reserve 3/4 cup of the juice. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, pineapple juice, orange juice and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat. In another bowl, combine the apples, bananas, oranges, pineapple chunks and coconut. Pour the sauce over the fruit and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Makes about 15 servings.