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Fresh Fruit Salad With A Surprising Glaze

March 25, 2015 by Sandra Shaffer 37 Comments

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A melody of  refreshing seasonal fruits combined to make a delicious Fresh Fruit Salad to add to yogurt, oatmeal, desserts or enjoy as it is!

fruit salad in a yellow bowl

Fruit Salad

There is nothing tastier than a fresh bowl of fruit! Cut-up fruit completes a brunch or breakfast meal, and turns a bowl of hum-drum yogurt into a colorful tasty parfait! Add a dollop of fresh whipped cream and you have a low-calorie dessert!

It’s so easy to gather your favorite fruits and toss them in a bowl, right?

Yes. Yes, it is, but there is a little something special I added to this fruit to help make it glisten and shine!

fruit salad in a clear bowl on a white plate

Fresh Fruit Salad

You’ll find that a lot of pretty fruit salads get their sheen from being bathed in a simple syrup solution.

Restaurants tend to add the water/sugar combination if the fruit they serve isn’t very ripe, so to sweeten it up and make it more pleasing for their guests, more sugar is added.

Tastes delicious and looks pretty, but more sugar?? No! I can’t do it! I can’t toss in a cup of sugar over a gorgeous bowl of fresh fruit.

Fruit Salad with berries and grapes in a clear bowl

Easy Way to Glisten Fresh Fruit

So how did I manage to keep the beauty of the berries without the sugar? I took some ingredients that I used from this Fruit Salsa recipe and incorporated it in this salad.

First, I used the juice from half of an orange and combined it with three tablespoons of jelly (I used current) and a dash of vanilla extract!

Yes! Just a couple tablespoons of jelly coats the fruit beautifully! Use a sugar-free variety if you would like.

Simply delicious! Aesthetically pleasing to the eye and the palate is satisfied! Success!!

Fruit salad in a yellow bowl

What to serve fruit salad with?

Fruit salad is delicious with any breakfast, lunch or dinner menu.  It’s always nice to have a healthy option available when preparing meals.

Breakfast ideas –

  • Eggs Benedict Quiche from A Kitchen Hoors Aventures
  • Spinach quiche with Artichokes and Red Peppers from A Daily Dish of Life
  • Oatmeal Brulee, from The Foodie Affair
  • Crustless Vegetable Quiche Recipe from Platter Talk

Lunch ideas –

  • Shredded Chicken Sandwiches from Bacon Fatte
  • Classic Grilled Hamburgers from The Foodie Affair
  • Crab Salad Sandwich Recipe from The Foodie Affair

Dinner ideas –

  • Grilled Flank Steak with Thai Style Chimichurri from Healthy World Cuisine
  • The Best Grilled Chicken Recipe with Spice Rub from Joyful Healthy Eats
  • Easy Grilled Pork Chop from Food Network

What looks good to you?

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Yield: 6

Fresh Fruit Salad

fruit salad in a yellow serving bowl

A melody of  refreshing seasonal fruits with a simple glaze. Enjoy this simple fruit salad on yogurt, oatmeal, desserts or enjoy as it is!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and cut in half
  • 6 ounces (one clamshell container) fresh blueberries
  • 6 ounces (one clamshell container) fresh blackberries
  • 2 cups grapes, cut in half or left whole
  • half orange, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons jelly (strawberry, currant, raspberry, sugar-free can be used too)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Clean fruit and gently pat extra water off the fruit by placing it on paper towels. Put in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl place jelly in the microwave and melt for 20 seconds or until liquid. Let cool and add orange juice and vanilla extract. Whisk together until smooth.
  • Pour jelly sauce over fruit and gently fold covering all the fruit pieces. Enjoy!
  • Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    6

    Serving Size:

    1

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 88Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 3gSugar: 17gProtein: 1g

    Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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    A melody of refreshing seasonal fruits combined to make a delicious Fresh Fruit Salad to add to yogurt, oatmeal, desserts or enjoy as it is! This salad glistens without adding a sugar solution! #salad #fruit #summer #bbq #easyrecipe #healthy #diy #berries | www.thefoodieaffair.com
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    Comments

    1. Rachael

      March 25, 2015 at 9:56 am

      You can never go wrong with fresh fruit. I think I need to go to the store and pick up all these ingredients because this salad looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 26, 2015 at 9:41 pm

        You’ll find so many ways to spruce up a bowl of fresh fruit and it’s so refreshing 🙂

        Reply
    2. [email protected] Eats

      March 25, 2015 at 1:31 pm

      You know, I would not ordinarily pop over to read a fruit salad recipe but I knew there would be something a little different with yours and I was right. I don’t use jelly in my fruit salad but I totally should! Add a little sheen and sweetness….great tip! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 26, 2015 at 9:43 pm

        I know right?! I mean it’s a bowl of fruit! lol Thanks, Nagi. Yes, give the jelly trick a shot!

        Reply
    3. Corina Ramos

      March 25, 2015 at 2:31 pm

      This fruit salad looks amazing! Thanks for showing us how to make it. Pinning and sharing!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 26, 2015 at 9:43 pm

        Thanks for the extra social sharing love, Corina!!

        Reply
    4. Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry!

      March 25, 2015 at 4:09 pm

      I am so excited that fresh fruit season is right around the corner! This looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 26, 2015 at 9:46 pm

        I’m so lucky to have fresh fruits pretty much year round here in CA. I drive by strawberry fields on my commute to work 😉

        Reply
    5. Debbie Denny

      March 26, 2015 at 4:17 am

      That is very refreshing. Flavorful and simple.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 26, 2015 at 9:47 pm

        It is simple and just a few ingredients really complete this fruit salad.

        Reply
    6. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama

      March 26, 2015 at 5:31 am

      I love a good fresh fruit salad! This one looks delicious! 🙂

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 26, 2015 at 9:47 pm

        Thanks a bunch, Carrie! Lots of good for you vitamins and fiber in that bowl!

        Reply
    7. The Food Hunter

      March 26, 2015 at 8:02 am

      I want this for breakfast right now

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 26, 2015 at 9:48 pm

        Fruit salad is a great way to start your day 🙂

        Reply
    8. lizzy

      March 26, 2015 at 10:46 am

      SO REFRESHING!! Gorgeous photos I love fruit salad

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 26, 2015 at 9:50 pm

        Thanks, Lizzy!The photos pop with a pretty canvas 🙂

        Reply
    9. Stephanie Stuart

      March 26, 2015 at 10:47 am

      What a beautiful and fresh fruit salad! Love the vanilla touch!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 26, 2015 at 9:40 pm

        Thanks, Stephanie. I’m addicted to the flavor and taste of vanilla. Mine is homemade 🙂

        Reply
    10. M from K&M: The Stay-at-Home Life

      March 26, 2015 at 11:16 am

      I love this idea! It looks so tasty.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 26, 2015 at 9:39 pm

        You can never go wrong with a fresh bowl of fruit!

        Reply
    11. Erica (@Erica's Recipes)

      March 26, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      Sandra, melting jelly to make a glaze is brilliant. Different jellies, I would probably try brandy in there – wow, so many possibilities. Great idea, I love this!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 26, 2015 at 9:37 pm

        Yes! Brandy would be fantastic! I was contemplating a splash of orange liquor instead of the orange juice 🙂

        Reply
    12. Renee's Kitchen Adventures

      March 26, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      Love the idea of using jelly here! So pretty too!!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 26, 2015 at 9:36 pm

        Thank you, Renee! Love the red and deep purple colors of this fruit too!

        Reply
    13. Alison

      March 26, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      Those colors are beautiful and such a perfect snack for spring!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 26, 2015 at 9:35 pm

        This salad definitely screams spring 🙂

        Reply
    14. Jamie @ Coffee With Us 3

      March 26, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      I love the idea of adding jelly to sweeten the fruit salad instead of just sugar! Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 26, 2015 at 9:34 pm

        Thank you, Jamie! Adding just a little bit of jelly keeps this fruit salad healthy!

        Reply
    15. Sandra Shaffer

      March 26, 2015 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks, Joy! The jelly adds just the right amount of sheen to the fruit without over powering the natural sweetness from the berries!

      Reply
    16. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

      March 27, 2015 at 12:00 am

      I love fruit and berries. That’s what I had for dinner last night. I know, probably not healthy but that’s what I wanted. I can tell you it didn’t look as pretty as your salad. 🙂

      Reply
    17. Manu Kalia

      March 27, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      Wow. This is so tempting. Our family loves berries and we could use this one. Thank you for sharing

      Reply
    18. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist

      March 28, 2015 at 6:17 pm

      This is lovely. Soon all these fruits will be in season here. Can’t wait.

      Reply
    19. Michele @ Bacon Fatte

      May 7, 2018 at 9:31 am

      This is brilliant! I never would have thought of adding jelly to a fruit salad, but it’s the perfect way to enjoy fresh fruit without adding a bunch of sugar… LOVE IT! Thanks so much for sharing!!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 7, 2018 at 10:38 am

        I love bringing a bowl of pretty fruit to potlucks! Hope you give this trick a try 🙂

        Reply
    20. Karla Tucker

      September 11, 2019 at 1:46 pm

      I have been planning my granddaughters baby shower and wanted to make a fresh fruit salad. Glad I found your recipe.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        September 12, 2019 at 1:54 pm

        Hope your celebration is lots of fun and you enjoy the fresh fruit salad!

        Reply

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