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Melon Fruit Salad with a Pineapple or Orange Glaze



We had some friends over just for a bit of a spontaneous visit and I served up a fruit salad instead of baking something and heating up the house.
I got this recipe from my cousin Kathy that lives in Ontario, about 25 years ago for sure. It is still a good one Kathy.
Start with:

  • watermelon
  • cantaloupe
  • honey dew
  • blueberries
  • or a combination of your favorite seasonal fruit
Glaze:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar (may use alternative sweetner of choice, or 1/4 cup liquid honey)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup pineapple juice or orange juice (freshly squeezed)
  1. Combine ingredients in a small pot. 
  2. Whisk on low heat until thick. 
  3. Cool and pour over fruit.
  4. Makes about 1 1/2 cups and the recipe can be easily halved.
  5. Add over each individual serving just before you plan to eat it, other wise it gets very soupy, and not glazed.
  6. May I suggest using honey (half the amount but that is personal taste) over sugar since it is a source of vitamin B, and freshly squeezed orange juice to reduce that amount of added sugar from a concentrate orange juice.
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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 14, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    This looks very refreshing and delcious. Thank you for the nutritional tip, we look for ways of converting our recipes to make them more beneficial for us.
    Carmen

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  2. ~Lavender Dreamer~July 14, 2009 at 6:31 AM

    I love fresh fruit. How refreshing!

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  3. BettyJuly 14, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    Perfect salad for a warm sunny day! Honey instead of sugar is a good tip.

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  4. ellen b.July 14, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    Looks so pretty and sounds so refreshing!

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  5. DianaJuly 14, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    that looks like HEAVEN, TY!! Another keeper..

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  6. Lovella ♥July 14, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    I haven't ever made one like this. .so refreshing and so much healthier than pie. .

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  7. Lori R.July 14, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    This is a wonderful idea. I used to use peach or apricot pie filling out of a can mixed with fresh fruit,,, was never crazy about it. This sounds so much more refreshing...Thanks for posting this!! I will be trying this soon.

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  8. JulieJuly 14, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    Perfect! I would love someone to serve me freshly glazed fruit as a summer treat!
    I think I'll just serve it myself ! smile

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  9. The imPerfect HousewifeJuly 14, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    That looks so summery! I think you all need to get together and make all your favorite recipes and invite all your blog friends ~ we can have breakfast, lunch, and supper. We just want you to feel needed. You're welcome. HA HA Another great recipe!! Can't wait to make it ~

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  10. Judy July 15, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    A fruit salad with that glaze sounds perfect!

    I'm just checking out your glaze recipe...and it is almost identical to the 'fruit salad dressing' I cooked up on the weekend. Once my dressing is cool...I fold in 1 cup of sweetened whipped cream. Always a favorite.

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  11. BeckyJuly 17, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    I don't like melons but I know my husband and kids will like this - making it this weekend!

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  12. Sydney jobsJuly 21, 2009 at 4:09 AM

    Melon and Pineapple are my favorite fruits while salad is one of my favorite desserts. This is a very perfect combination. Thank you for the idea and for the ingredients as well. This is very delicious!!

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