Stained Glass Fruit Salad
Transform your gatherings with the dazzling beauty and vibrant flavors of Stained Glass Fruit Salad, a refreshing centerpiece that tastes just as good as it looks. This show-stopping dessert combines an array of colorful fruits—like strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple, and seedless grapes—suspended in a shimmering, citrus-infused gelatin layer. With its jewel-like appearance, this recipe is perfect for summer parties, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a touch of edible artistry. Easy to prepare and requiring only a handful of pantry staples like unflavored gelatin, sugar, and lemon juice, this fruit salad is a great make-ahead dish that chills to perfection in the refrigerator. Serve it straight from a clear bowl or unmold it for an even more dramatic presentation, garnished with fresh mint leaves for an added pop of freshness. Light, naturally sweet, and absolutely stunning, Stained Glass Fruit Salad is an unforgettable addition to your recipe repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Strawberries
- 1 cup Kiwi
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1 cup Grapes (seedless)
- 2 packets Unflavored gelatin
- 0.25 cup Sugar
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 6 leaves Mint leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry all the fruits.
Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces.
Peel and slice the kiwi into rounds or half-moons.
If the grapes are large, cut them in half; leave smaller grapes whole.
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and 0.25 cup sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin packets over the surface of the water and allow it to bloom for 1-2 minutes. Stir gently to dissolve the gelatin completely.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let the liquid cool for about 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
Arrange the prepared fruits in a transparent serving bowl or a large mold in an aesthetically pleasing pattern.
Gently pour the cooled gelatin mixture over the fruits, ensuring all the fruit is covered.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the gelatin is fully set.
Once chilled and firm, serve the stained glass fruit salad directly from the bowl or unmold it onto a serving plate if using a mold.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving for an extra touch of freshness and color.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
701 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 61 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.6 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 130.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 167 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 648 mg | 14% | |
*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.
