15, 2023
Wondering how to keep fruit salad fresh?
We have a few options.
Fruit saladis a delicious, healthy treat in the summertime.
Its perfect as a cool afternoon snack, and its sweet enough to serve for dessert.
So how do you keep fruit salad fresh?
By preventing the cut fruit from turning brown!
Meanwhile, the acid in the juice prevents fruits like apples and pears from turning brown in the mix.
This method is as easy as tossing cut fruit in a few tablespoons of orange juice.
you could also use orange juice to create adressingfor your fruit salad.
Simply combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup white sugar in a small saucepan.
Feel free to add fresh herbs like mint, if you like.
Heat the mixture for a few minutes over medium heat, until the sugar is dissolved.
Then, transfer it to the fridge to cool.
While the syrup chills, prepare the fruit for your favorite fruit salad.
We recommend tart fruits for this one, like blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and pineapple.
Pour the syrup over the fruit, toss it together and enjoy!
Dip the cut fruit into the water until its completely coated before removing it to a mixing bowl.
This method works especially well for fruit salads featuringapplesorpears.
These thick dressings keep the fruit from oxidizing by preventing them from being exposed to oxygen.
We also love using thesereusable silicone bagsto create individual portions that are easy to grab and go for lunch.
If youre adding bananas to your fruit salad, we recommend keeping them out of the storage container.
Instead, slice them right before serving.
How Long Does Fruit Salad Last?
Fruit salad that has been left at room temperature for more than two hours should be discarded.
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