Scandinavian Fruit Salad

Submitted by Maryland Jim

"Found this in a fund raising cookbook. Have not tried it yet. Submitting for ZWT3."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 4 medium oranges
• water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon anise seed, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 4 medium apples, cored and sliced
• 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
• 1⁄2 cup dried fig, sliced
• bibb lettuce

directions

1. Section oranges over small bowl to cathc juice.
2. Measure juice and add water to equal 1/2 cup of liquid.
3. In small saucepan, combine orange juice, sugar, lemon juice, aniseed and dry mustard. Bring to a boil.
4. Remove from heat; cool.
5. Combine fruits, toss with syrup.
6. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
7. Spoon in to lettuce-lined bowls.

Reviews

[patti k.]

Very nice flavor. I liked the subtle flavor of the anise, but next time might strain the syrup to avoid any surprising bits of uncrushed anise. Thanks for sharing!

 

[ellie_]

Delicious fruit salad with ingredients that are available year round. Thanks for sharing this keeper!