Fresh Fruit Salad with Rum Raisin Sauce
Elevate your dessert game with this Fresh Fruit Salad with Rum Raisin Sauce, a vibrant and flavorful dish that strikes the perfect balance between refreshing and indulgent. This recipe combines a medley of juicy fruits—like strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, kiwi, mango, and grapes—for a colorful and nutrient-packed base. The pièce de résistance is the luscious rum raisin sauce, made with dark rum, brown sugar, butter, and a hint of orange zest, bringing a warm and caramelized richness to the dish. Soaked raisins add a chewy, boozy punch, while a drizzle of the warm sauce ties it all together in a velvety embrace. Perfect for summer gatherings, dinner parties, or as a sophisticated brunch offering, this fruit salad will delight your guests with its complex layers of flavor. Garnish with fresh mint for a burst of color and a refreshing finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (sliced) Strawberries
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 2 cups (diced) Pineapple
- 2 whole (peeled and sliced) Kiwi
- 1 whole (diced) Mango
- 1 cup Seedless grapes
- 1 cup Raisins
- 1 cup Dark rum
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 5 leaves (optional, for garnish) Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, blueberries, diced pineapple, sliced kiwi, diced mango, and grapes. Gently toss to mix and set aside.
2. Add the raisins and dark rum to a small bowl. Let the raisins soak for at least 10 minutes while preparing the sauce.
3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the brown sugar and whisk until dissolved and the mixture is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Drain the soaked raisins, reserving the rum liquid, and add the raisins to the saucepan. Stir to coat them in the sugar-butter mixture.
5. Add the reserved rum liquid, vanilla extract, and orange zest to the saucepan. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
6. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
7. To serve, divide the fruit mixture evenly among serving bowls. Drizzle the warm rum raisin sauce over the top of each bowl.
8. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2034 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 100 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 320.5 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 268.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.6 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2200 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
