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I use convenient canned fruit cocktail and instant pudding to prepare this dessert. It makes a refreshing and pretty finale to any meal, especially when it’s served in glass dishes. 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I have made this fruit dish for several covered dish dinners.It is a winner. I add fresh fruit(strawberries,bananas,<\/p>
pineapple, oranges, grapes, melons, peaches) then a can of pears or tropical fruit drained. Mix the fruit juice and pudding and pour over the fruit. Excellent with pound cake.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"03\/20\/2013 19:25","GUID":"ef659bf7a19b44bf8d0763e92c05395d","MemberId":5482442,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"joan 321","SubmittedDate":"03\/20\/2013 19:25"},{"Comment":"
To snowball09: Just drain the fruit and this becomes spoon soft and quite delish! I also drain and add Marachino cherries to the fruit cause we love 'em.<\/p>
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