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Easter Fruit Salad

Name: Easter Fruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1 package (10-1/2 ounces) pastel miniature marshmallows; 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

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Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Oct. 23, 2022

Using pastel marshmallows, both young and old alike are sure to enjoy this colorful Easter fruit salad from Deanna Richter of Elmore, Minnesota. Deanna recommends making this traditional favorite the day before it is served.

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Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 package (10-1/2 ounces) pastel miniature marshmallows
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

Directions

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, eggs, lemon juice and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Cool to room temperature.
Fold in whipped cream. In a large bowl, combine the oranges, marshmallows, cherries and reserved pineapple; fold in cooked dressing. Refrigerate until chilled.

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