HEY MOM, I WANT SOME RED HOT FRUIT SALAD!

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Occ things you do on pure impulse turn out to be neat surprises. I got 1 of those surprises last nite when DH and I decided to have a simple fruit salad for dinner. I made it, looked at it and then thought ... BORING! I wanted to do something to make it an esp tasty and out of the ordinary attention-getter. I was sorting thru my cupboard, ran across some red hot cinnamon candies I had just brought back from the US and I decided my search was over. Before you scoff and move on to the next recipe, I gotta tell you this is really good, has a great holiday look and would also be good for a unique pot-luck dish. My bet is it will have your family begging for this fruit salad or even thinking of it as a dessert. Time does not include refrigeration time.

Provided by twissis

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 1 cup servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups seedless grapes (I used a mix of red & green)
1/2 cup raisins
2 fresh oranges (peeled & sectioned, I had clementines on hand & used 3 of them)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (well-drained)
1 kiwi (peeled & diced)
1/2 cup yoghurt (I used caramel flavor, but use vanilla just as often)
1/4 cup red-hot candies
2 bananas (sliced in 1/2 in slices)

Steps:

  • Combine yoghurt, red-hot candies & raisins. Refrigerate for at least 2 hrs, stirring at 30 min intervals.
  • Prepare & combine the remaining fruit ingredients in a bowl when nearly ready to serve. Add the bananas last.
  • Add the yoghurt, red-hots & raisin mix to the fruit. Stir well & refrigerate till ready to serve, but is best if served soon after mixing.
  • NOTES: A variety of fresh seasonal or canned fruits can be used w/equal success. The above was just what I had on hand. - Refrigeration time is important as it softens the candy & releases the cinnamon flavor & color. They will fully dissolve w/longer refrigeration time. Add chopped pecans or walnuts as an option & enjoy!
  • CAUTION: You will want to eat this sauce w/a spoon & forget about the fruit! Pls try to resist this temptation. Your family will love you for it.

Ibnur Hasan
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The red hot flavor was just right.


Rudrawanti Chaudhary
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The red hot flavor is addictive!


Uchiha Clan
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


SHAWAL ALI
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use any type of fruit you like, and you can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your taste.


Kasie Redman
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Vashti Dennis
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I'm so glad I did! The heat from the cayenne pepper was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the fruit, and the lime juice added a nice tang. I'll definitely be ma


Mark Estrada
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This red hot fruit salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of sweet and spicy was perfect, and the colors were so vibrant. I'll definitely be making this again.