Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Prep: 30 minutes, Cook: 3-5 minutes, Serves: 10-15, Cost: under $15

Ingredients:

• 1, 20 oz, can pineapple chunks, in 100% pineapple juice
  
• 1, 15 oz, can mandarin oranges, in fruit juice
  
• 3 Tbs reserved, pineapple & orange juice
  
• 4 egg yolks
• 4 Tbs vinegar
• 3 Tbs sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 2 c heavy whipping cream
• 1 jar maraschino cherries, strained
  
• 2 c green grapes, stemmed & washed
  
• 1 large sweet apple
• 1 medium banana
  
• 1 medium, firm peach
• 1 large pear

Optional Ingredients:

• 1 Tbs vanilla flavoring
• 1 tsp cinnamon (&/or) 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 c miniature marshmallows
• 1 c shredded coconut
• 1/2 c chopped walnuts

Directions:

1. Open the canned pineapples & mandarin oranges pouring the juice into a cup; reserve 3 Tbs juice.
2. In a small pot beat egg yolk, vinegar, juice & salt.
3. Heat egg mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick & foamy.
4. Remove from heat & allow to cool.
5. In a large bowl beat heavy whipping cream (vanilla & spices) until stiff peaks form, refrigerate.
   
6. Peel & cube: apple, banana, peach & pear.
7. Combine all fruit with whipped cream.
8. Gently fold in egg mixture and any other optional ingredients you desire.
9. Refrigerate a minimum of 1 hour before serving to allow fruit to chill.

Refrigerate leftovers & eat within 2 days.