Fresh Fruit Citrus Medley (Print version)

Vibrant mix of seasonal fruits with tangy citrus syrup for a fresh, healthy delight.

# Required ingredients:

→ Fresh Fruits

01 - 1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries
02 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces
03 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
04 - 1 cup peeled and sliced kiwi
05 - 1 cup blueberries

→ Citrus Syrup

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Prepare all fruits as directed and place them in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, and honey or agave syrup until well combined.
03 - Pour the citrus syrup over the prepared fruits.
04 - Gently toss all ingredients to coat the fruits evenly with syrup.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like sunshine in a bowl, sweet and tart without being cloying.
  • You can make it in fifteen minutes with whatever fruit looks good at the market.
  • The citrus syrup pulls everything together so it feels intentional, not random.
  • It works as breakfast, dessert, or a side dish that actually gets eaten.
02 -
  • Make the syrup before you cut the fruit so it's ready the moment you finish chopping.
  • Don't add bananas or apples unless you're serving immediately, they brown fast and turn the whole thing gray.
  • If the fruit tastes bland, add a pinch of salt to the syrup, it amplifies sweetness better than more sugar.
03 -
  • Use a melon baller for the kiwi and pineapple if you want it to look special without extra effort.
  • Add the syrup in two stages, half at first, then more if it needs it, so you don't overdress.
  • If the fruit is very sweet, skip the honey entirely and let the citrus do the work.
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