Basket of Fruit

==Description==
Fresh ruby red strawberries give your taste buds a treat. The juice is sweet and tantalizing. Even the aroma of fresh berries excites the palate and prepares the way for a great adventure in eating. Try this recipe as you partake of a fruit that is luscious, beautiful in color, and heavenly in any menu plan. Enjoy! 
* Contributed by ©Arleen M. Kaptur March 2002, Author of books and articles on living a simple, rustic lifestyle - and getting the most from each and every day. Excerpt from strawberry/chocolate Recipes by Arleen M. Kaptur
* Arleen Kaptur may be contacted at http://www.arleenssite.com akaptur@centurytel.net
* http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=3502 to view more of her articles.
==Ingredients==
* 2 cups fresh, hulled strawberries
* 1 cantaloupe
* 1 pineapple
* 2 cups blueberries
* 3 kiwi fruit
* 1 banana
* 2 oranges 
=== Sauce ===
* 1 egg
* 1 tbsp lime juice
* ¼ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed please
* ½ cup orange juice
* 1 cup sugar 
==Directions==
=== Sauce ===
# Beat the egg.
# Place in a pan with the lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, and sugar.
# Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and stir gently for 1 minute.
# Set aside to cool.
=== Basket ===
# Remove the rind from the cantaloupe, and cut into bite-size pieces.
# Do the same with the pineapple, kiwi fruit, banana (dipped in a little lemon juice to avoid discoloration), and oranges.
# Wash the strawberries before they are hulled.
# Wash the blueberries in cold water.
# Place in a clear glass bowl so your guests can admire the colors.
# Pour the sauce over the fruit but do not stir.
# Allow to stand for 2½ hours before serving.
# Stir very gently just before serving. 
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Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Strawberry Recipes
Category:Cantaloupe Recipes
Category:Pineapple Recipes
Category:Blueberry Recipes
Category:Kiwi Recipes
Category:Banana Recipes
Category:Orange Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes
Category:Lemon juice Recipes
Category:Lime juice Recipes
Category:Orange juice Recipes