XII. Mixed Fruit Desserts

Chilled Fruit (Four portions)

(A popular fruit combination)

One cup white cherries One-half cup peeled diced oranges One-half cup diced pineapple One cup peeled diced grapefruit Three tablespoons lemon juice One-half cup other fruit juice of any kind Two-thirds cup sugar

Mix all the fruits, lemon juice, fruit juice and sugar. Set in a cold place for one hour. Serve in sherbet glasses.

Fruit Dessert (Six portions)

(Good, and attractive-looking)

One cup white grapes One cup diced pineapple One cup peeled orange, diced One-third cup sugar Two tablespoons lemon juice One-eighth level teaspoon salt Twelve red cherries, seeded Six slices peeled oranges, cut thin

Mix the grapes, pineapple, orange, sugar, lemon juice and salt. Let stand in a very cold place for half an hour or more. Place in tall sherbet glasses and garnish with the red cherries and orange slices. Keep in the ice box until ready to serve.

Fruity Marshmallow Cup (Four portions)

(An unusual mixture, but very good.)

One cup raisins One-half cup water One-half cup diced pineapple One-half cup oranges One-half cup nut-meats One cup diced marshmallows

Mix the raisins and water and cook slowly for three minutes. Cool and add the pineapple, oranges, nut-meats and marshmallows. Pile in glass serving dishes. Serve very cold, topped with whipped cream.

Heavenly Hash (Four portions)

(A simple home dessert)

One cup diced bananas One cup diced oranges One-fourth cup sugar One cup diced marshmallows One-third cup shredded cocoanut

Mix all the ingredients together and set in a cold place for half an hour. Serve in glass dishes.