Name: Aunt Marion’s Fruit Salad Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained; 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained and cut into bite-size pieces; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 3 bananas, sliced; 2 unpeeled red apples, cut into bite-sized pieces; FRUIT SAUCE:; 1 cup cold whole milk; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate; 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix

Make this fruit salad with vanilla pudding for an easy picnic dessert. Featuring a mix of fresh fruits and a creamy vanilla pudding sauce, it’s a versatile dish that's simple to prepare and sure to impress.

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained and cut into bite-size pieces

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

3 bananas, sliced

2 unpeeled red apples, cut into bite-sized pieces

FRUIT SAUCE:

1 cup cold whole milk

3/4 cup sour cream

1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate

1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix

Instructions

1 Combine the fruits

2 Combine the pineapple chunks, sliced peaches, mandarin oranges, bananas and red apples in a large bowl. Ensure all the fruits are evenly mixed to create a balanced flavor in every bite. Editor's Tip: If you use canned fruit, drain them well to avoid excess liquid.

3 Prepare the sauce

4 Whisk together the milk, sour cream, orange juice concentrate and vanilla pudding mix until smooth and well-blended in a separate bowl. This sauce should have a creamy consistency that coats the back of a spoon.

5 Mix the sauce with the fruits

6 Gently fold the pudding sauce into the mixed fruits until all the pieces are evenly coated. Do not mash the fruits to maintain their texture and appearance.

7 Chill and serve

8 Cover the bowl and chill the fruit salad in the refrigerator for three to four hours before serving. This gives the flavors time to meld and the pudding sauce time to slightly thicken.