Side Dishes
Homemade Fruit Cocktail
Description
Succulent seasonal fruits and a flavor-infused simple syrup are the stars of this delicious Homemade Fruit Cocktail. It's the perfect dessert to finish off a light meal
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 sprig fresh basil, if desired
- 4 nectarines, peeled, cut into chunks
- 4 peaches, peeled, cut into chunks
- 1 cup dark sweet cherries, pitted, halved
- 1 cup canned or fresh pineapple chunks
Directions:
- In heavy saucepan, heat sugar, water, lime juice and basil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; discard basil sprig.
- In large glass bowl, mix nectarines, peaches, cherries and pineapple. Pour sugar syrup over fruit; stir to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
