Cranberry Pineapple Fluff Fruit Salad Recipe
With real whipped cream and tangy fresh cranberries, this easy fruit salad is a perfect balance of creamy and refreshing, tart and sweet.
Equipment
- food processor
- mixer
- large bowl
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz bag of fresh cranberries Frozen is also fine. I like to buy several bags when they are in season, and store them in my freezer to use throughout the winter.
- 1 20 oz can of unsweetened crushed pineapple You could substitute 2 1/2 cups of finely chopped fresh, ripe pineapple, drained of excess pineapple juice.
- 1 medium apple
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans Walnuts are another good option.
Instructions
- Finely chop the cranberries in the food processor. The size of the cranberry pieces should be similar to grains of popcorn when you are finished. Scrape the chopped cranberries into a large bowl.1 12 oz bag of fresh cranberries
- Core and cut the apple into chunks, then finely chop the chunks in the food processor to about the same size as the chopped cranberries. Scrape the chopped apples into the bowl with the chopped cranberries.1 medium apple
- Open the canned pineapple and strain out the excess juice. Add pineapple to the bowl of chopped fruit. Drink the juice, or give it to your kids!1 20 oz can of unsweetened crushed pineapple
- To the large bowl of chopped fruit, add the sugar, salt, and mini marshmallows. Stir until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve. I usually prepare this part of the recipe the day before serving.2/3 cup sugar, 2 cups mini marshmallows, 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Right before serving, beat 2 cups of heavy cream with a whisk attachment on your mixer until soft peaks form.2 cups heavy whipping cream
- Add the chopped pecans and whipped cream to the prepared bowl of fruit and fold in until thoroughly combined.1/4 cup chopped pecans
- Enjoy! For best results, eat within 1-2 days. After that, it starts to get a bit runny.