Brunch Fruit Salad

 Brunch Fruit Salad 

This fruit salad is a fresh addition to breakfast, lunch or even dinner. Light and refreshing, it’s perfect alongside eggs, sausages and other hearty dishes you find on brunch buffets. 

1 20 oz can pineapple chunks 

2 large firm bananas, cut into 1/4” chunks 

1 cup green seedless grapes 

1 15 oz can mandarin orange slices, drained 

1 red apple, sliced 

1/2 cup sugar 

2 tbsp cornstarch 

1 tbsp lemon juice 

Reserved pineapple juice 

Reserved orange juice 

Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Drain orange, reserve juice. Combine the pineapple, bananas, grapes, orange slices and apple in a large bowl and set aside.  

In a small saucepan, combine and cornstarch. Add the reserved pineapple and orange juice & lemon juice. Stir until smooth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Cool slightly, pour over fruit, mix gently and refrigerate until serving.