If you are looking for a lighter desert or a different take on adding fruit to your holiday breakfast/brunch, look no further than this amazing fruit salad! Crunchy apples, sweet grapes, tangy oranges, dried cranberries, nuts, and a dressing that is sweet and citrusy, along with the warming of apple pie spice are perfect for the holidays. If you are serving this salad as a desert, make it extra special by adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream. Pears, pomegranates, mandarin oranges, and walnuts are also great options if you prefer. Enjoy!
2 medium green apples
2 medium red apples
3/4 C. dried cranberries
1 C. pecans
1 C. grapes
3 medium navel oranges
juice of 1/2 lemon
Dressing:
1/2 C. orange juice
1/4 C sugar
1/4 tsp. apple pie spice
zest of 1 lemon
zest of 1 orange
In a small saucepan, mix orange juice, sugar, apple pie spice, and the zest of a lemon and an orange. Place over medium heat. Whisk to combine. Bring to a low boil and simmer 3 to 4 minutes. Strain in a fine mesh strainer and cool completely.
Core and slice apples into bite size pieces. Toss apples with the lemon juice to prevent browning. Peel oranges and cut into bite size pieces. In a large bowl, combine the apples, cranberries, pecans, grapes, and oranges. Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until you serve. The salad can be refrigerated for 1 to 2 days.