Delia Smith Fruit Salad

Delia Smith Fruit Salad is made with bananas, seedless black grapes, pawpaw, mango, pineapple, oranges, lychees, kiwi fruit, and passion fruit. This delicious fruit salad recipe creates a refreshing dessert that takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 8 people.

Delia Smith Fruit Salad Ingredients

• 2 bananas, peeled and chopped into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
• 1 whole nutmeg
• 8 oz (225 g) seedless black grapes, cut in half
• 1 pawpaw, peeled and chopped into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
• 1 large mango, peeled and chopped into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
• 1 small pineapple, peeled and chopped into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
• 2 oranges, peeled and separated into segments
• 8 oz (225 g) lychees, peeled, pitted, and cut in half
• 2 kiwi fruit, peeled, cut in half, and sliced into ½ inch (1 cm) pieces
• 4 passion fruit, cut in half

For the syrup:

• 4 oz (110 g) golden granulated sugar
• 2 small cinnamon sticks
• Zest and juice of 2 limes
• 4 fl oz (120 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
• 4 fl oz (120 ml) pineapple juice
• 5 fl oz (150 ml) dark rum

How To Make Delia Smith Fruit Salad

1. Make the syrup: Combine the sugar, cinnamon sticks, and 10 fl oz (275 ml) water in a small saucepan. Add the lime zest and heat gently until the sugar dissolves about 10 minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon until no sugar crystals are left. Let it cool.
2. Prepare the fruit salad: Place all the fruit in a large bowl. Scoop the seeds from the passion fruit and add them to the bowl. Strain the cooled syrup into the bowl, then add orange, pineapple, lime, and rum. Mix well, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge.
3. Serve: Grate a little fresh nutmeg over each serving.

Recipe Tips

• Use ripe fruit: Make sure all the fruit is ripe but not overripe for the best flavor and texture.
• Chill the fruit salad: Let the fruit salad chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
• Grate nutmeg fresh: For the best taste, grate the nutmeg just before serving rather than using pre-ground nutmeg.
• Adjust sweetness: Taste the syrup before mixing it with the fruit and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding a little more sugar or a splash more rum.
• Add syrup slowly: Pour the syrup over the fruit gradually, mixing gently to avoid crushing the fruit.

What To Serve With Fruit Salad?

This refreshing fruit salad pairs well with yogurt, granola, nuts, or a light cheese. It also can be served alongside toast, croissants, muffins, or a smoothie for a tasty breakfast.

How To Store Leftovers Fruit Salad?

• Refrigerate: Let the leftover fruit salad cool to room temperature. Then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Freezing fruit salad is not recommended because the texture of the fruit can change and become mushy when thawed. For best results, keep it refrigerated.

Delia Smith Fruit Salad Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 210
• Total Fat: 1.5 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 10 mg
• Potassium: 370 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 55 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
• Sugars: 41 g
• Protein: 2 g

Try More Delia Smith Recipes:

• Delia Smith Shortbread Biscuits
• Delia Smith Red Cabbage
• Delia Smith Lemon Syllabub
• Delia Smith Rhubarb Crumble