Ingredients for Fruit Salad With Vanilla Bean Syrup
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 2 cups cubed strawberries
- Mango
- Kiwi fruit
- Red seedless grapes
- 1/4 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
- Honeydew melon
- 1 cup cubed cantaloupe
- Pineapple
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cubed watermelon
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
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How to Make Fruit Salad With Vanilla Bean Syrup
- Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into a small saucepan using the tip of a knife. Add the pod to the saucepan.
- Add 1/2 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup ruby red grapefruit juice to the saucepan.
- If not using ruby red grapefruit, start with 3/4 cup sugar and adjust to your preferred sweetness level. Taste and adjust accordingly.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the syrup has thickened slightly. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely. Remove the vanilla bean pod.
- Refrigerate the vanilla syrup until well-chilled (at least 30 minutes).
- While the syrup chills, prepare your fruit salad. Combine 2 cups of cubed strawberries, 1 cup of cubed watermelon, 1 cup of cubed cantaloupe, and 1/2 cup of blueberries (or your choice of fresh fruits) in a large bowl.
- Pour the chilled vanilla syrup over the fruit and gently toss to combine.
- Refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
169g
Fat
0g
Carbs
15g
