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How much pineapple juice are we supposed to reserve? The whole can?<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenHelmet"},"reviewBody":"This fruit salad was a great addition to our holiday brunch. It was bright and sweet and made a nice counterpoint to the savory egg casserole. You could definitely make this salad in advance but I would leave the bananas until an hour or two before serving, since they will get soft. It makes a lot of sauce so I might add more fruit the next time I make it...and there will definitely be a next time!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveMustache"},"reviewBody":"I make fruit salad a lot for holidays, showers, and get-togethers. This one is a favorite for me because it uses some canned ingredients to make it quick and easy, but some fresh as well to make it taste great! The syrup is sweet and delicious. Definitely a make-again recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedPin"},"reviewBody":"Refreshing and tasty. Add bananas just before serving.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-05-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBulb"},"reviewBody":"Do not add the bananas until just prior to serving. Very similar recipe to Taste Recipes's Four-Fruit Compote. Both are really good!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePretzel"},"reviewBody":"Very nice, made it the night before and kept in the frig, didn't use bananas, but used a can of mandarin oranges with peaches, added alot more fruit and it was delicious, didn't use of the liquid I boiled and it was just right not too watery. Quick and easy!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveCocktail"},"reviewBody":"Simple and delicious fruit salad...easy to do for a crowd since there isn't much cutting. I doubled the fruit, but made the sauce using the measurements listed. If I had doubled the sauce recipe, it would have been swimming in liquid...not like the picture.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanMagnet"},"reviewBody":"This fruit salad was part of my Christmas morning brunch. I made everything the day before so I could enjoy my family Christmas morning. It was very tasty and easy to make. I would leave out the bananas next time because they did not remain firm but became mushy after a day.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeScooter"},"reviewBody":"My daughter made this for a family gathering we had and everyone loved it. I asked for the recipe and have since made it. Yum!!! Great recipe!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePuzzle"},"reviewBody":"When I think of fruit salad, this is what comes to mind.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBullhorn"},"reviewBody":"I just simply can\"t wait to make this delicious fruit salad. I just know my family and friends are going to love . DELICIOUSOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-04-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBucket"},"reviewBody":"Made this for brunch exactly as the recipe stated. Excellent with Brunch!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanFlower"},"reviewBody":"yummy and easy!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveFlame"},"reviewBody":"I have trouble finding good fruit recipes that people actually eat. Well, this is it. 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