Southern Style Holiday Ambrosia

Southern Style Holiday Ambrosia

Yield: 12 servings 

Ingredients:

8 large apples, peeled cut into bite-size pieces 

8 large bananas, cut into 1-inch circles 

8 large navel oranges, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks 

8 large tangerines, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks 

2 c. canned pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)  

1 c. shredded coconut 

1 c. golden raisins 

1½ c. Georgia pecans, chopped, toasted

1 c. maraschino cherries, cut in half 

1 c. orange juice 

Preparation:

Peel and prep all fruit in a large mixing bowl. Save all natural juices. Gently toss everything together. Add pineapple juice to taste for a sweeter ambrosia. Refrigerate. Gently toss again before serving.