Whipped Cream Fruit Salad

This fruit salad is so easy to make, and is a big favorite in my house. Especially during the holidays. So much so, that when my children come over for Thanksgiving, the first thing my son Mario ask is, “Where’s the fruit salad”? No joke!

Whipped Cream Fruit Salad

You can make this salad your own, by using your choice of fruit, but this version is our families favorite.

Whipped Cream Fruit Salad

Whipped Cream Fruit Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 red and 1 green apple, chopped
  • 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1 (29 oz) can peaches, drained and chopped in half
  • 1 (15 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/2 (10 oz) jar maraschino cherries, drained
  • Whipped Cream Recipe Below
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • Make sure all of the fruit is drained very well, if not, the salad will be to soupy

Directions

  • Combine all ingredients except cherries in a large bowl.
  • Gently fold whipped cream into fruit until mixed well.
  • Add cherries and nuts if using, and stir gently until combined.
http://angelshomestead.com/whipped-cream-fruit-salad/

Whipped Cream

Whipped Cream

Ingredients

  • 1 pint whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions

  • In the chilled bowl of a stand mixer, (Chill the beaters as well for about 15 minutes in the freezer) whip the cream till soft peaks form.
  • Add sugar and vanilla, and whip to combine. *Take care not to over beat the cream or it will become lumpy. Lumpy isn't good in whipped cream, trust me.
http://angelshomestead.com/whipped-cream-fruit-salad/

Mixed Fruit
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april

April is a dedicated wife and mother of five. She resides in Southern Indiana, along with her husband Joe and their daughter Melissa, and enjoys the quite life on their 3 acre homestead. Follow along as she blogs about her adventures in frugal and healthy, grain-free cooking, gardening, and household tips. April is also the owner and writer of The Secret Recipe Club, the fun Secret Santa of the food blog world.

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