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Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

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Thanksgiving Fruit Salad is the perfect addition to your holiday table, bursting with vibrant colors and refreshing flavors. This delightful dish combines crisp green and red apples, juicy oranges, sweet grapes, and crunchy pecans for a satisfying mix that’s as appealing to the eye as it is to the palate. Tossed in a homemade dressing infused with zesty citrus and warm autumn spices, this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a family meal, this versatile salad is sure to impress guests of all ages. Plus, it can be prepared in advance for added convenience during busy holiday preparations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium green apples
  • 2 medium red apples
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup grapes
  • 3 medium navel oranges
  • 1 medium lemon (juiced)
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 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.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine orange juice, sugar, apple pie spice, and zests. Simmer for 3-4 minutes; strain and cool.
  3. Core and chop apples into bite-sized pieces; toss with lemon juice. Peel and segment the oranges.
  4. In a large bowl, mix apples, cranberries, toasted pecans, grapes, and oranges.
  5. Drizzle cooled dressing over the fruit mixture; toss gently to combine.

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