Champagne Fruit Bowl (12 servings)
The choice of fruit is yours for this fruit compote. Select the fruits that are best for the season.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
Makes 12 servings.
Ingredients
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4 apples and/or pears, cored and cut up
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1/4 cup orange juice
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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4 cups assorted fresh fruits, such as grapes, peaches, or plums
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3 tablespoons sugar
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2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel (optional)
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187.ml bottle champagne
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1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
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Edible geranium leaves and marigolds (optional)
Directions
1.
In a large bowl combine cut-up apples and/or pears with the orange juice and lemon juice; toss gently to prevent fruit from discoloring. Add remaining fruit, the sugar, and shredded orange peel, if using; toss again. Cover and refrigerate fruit mixture for at least 1 hour or up to 2 hours.
2.
Just before serving, stir in chilled champagne. If desired, sprinkle with almonds and garnish with geranium leaves and marigolds. Makes 12 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip
Up to 2 hours ahead, prepare fruit mixture. Cover and chill. To serve, add champagne and garnish as directed.
Nutrition information
Calories 81, Sodium 2 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 5%, Vitamin C 35%, Calcium 0%, Iron 1%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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