CINNAMON-BASIL FRUIT SALAD

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"It's easy to vary the flavors in this salad by using different fruits, but the herb syrup always makes it taste special," says field editor Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
3 sprigs fresh spearmint or mint
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
2 cups fresh raspberries or blackberries
1 cup cubed cantaloupe
1 cup cubed honeydew
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 medium apple, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in the basil, spearmint and cinnamon stick. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Discard the herbs and cinnamon stick from syrup. In a serving bowl, combine the fruit. Drizzle with syrup; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with a slotted spoon.

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Mudassar Mir
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I love this fruit salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a bit of honey to the dressing for a little extra sweetness.


Ben Miller
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This is a great recipe for a summer fruit salad. The flavors are light and refreshing, and the cinnamon and basil add a nice touch of spice. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tanya Gibson
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I made this fruit salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the refreshing flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Bella Bentley
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I was disappointed with this fruit salad. The flavors just didn't work well together. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to others.


Yasir Akhtar
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I thought the cinnamon and basil were a bit too overpowering. I would recommend using less of both spices next time.


Sagor Hossein
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This fruit salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


David Hathaway
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I followed the recipe exactly and the fruit salad turned out great! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the fruit was nice and crisp. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Hero Sakib
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This is the best fruit salad I've ever had! The cinnamon and basil add such a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


jae 09
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I was skeptical about the cinnamon and basil combo, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors really complemented each other and the fruit salad was so refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ibrahim Bashir
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This fruit salad was absolutely delightful! The combination of cinnamon and basil was unexpected but worked perfectly together. The fruit was fresh and flavorful, and the dressing was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again!