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Champagne Fruit Bowl (24 servings)
Ingredients
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8
apples and/or pears, cored and cut up
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1/2
cup orange juice
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1/4
cup lemon juice
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8
cups assorted fresh fruits, such as peaches, plums, or grapes
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1/3
cup sugar
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4
teaspoons finely shredded orange peel (optional)
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2
187 milliliter bottle champagne
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2/3
cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
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Edible geranium leaves and marigolds (optional)
Directions
1. In a large punch bowl or 2 extra large bowls combine cut-up apples and/or pears with the orange juice and lemon juice; toss gently to prevent fruit from discoloring. Add remaining fruit, the sugar, and shredded orange peel, if using; toss again. Cover and refrigerate fruit mixture for at least 1 hour or up to 2 hours.
2. Just before serving, stir in chilled champagne. If desired, sprinkle with almonds and garnish with geranium leaves and marigolds. Makes 24 servings.
From the Test Kitchen
- Make Ahead Tip Up to 2 hours ahead, prepare fruit mixture. Cover and chill. To serve, add champagne and garnish as desired.
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