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If you want to make a smaller amount, cut the ingredients down to one apple, 1 banana, a small bunch of grapes (10-12) and 1\/2 can of pineapple. Make 1\/4 of the glaze.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-07-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jessica843"},"reviewBody":"Sweet and tasty! I have not been able to fine apricot nectar. I used peach nectar one time and mango nectar another. Both worked well! A beautiful salad for picnics.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-07-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kckamargo63"},"reviewBody":"Delicious. I love using all natural ingredients and no added sugar.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Hooley B","givenName":"Hooley","familyName":"B"},"reviewBody":"I have made this recipe many, many times and it is always a huge success. I think that the time description \"quick\" is a little deceiving as there is a lot of time needed to clean this much fruit and cut it up as well as the cooling time needed for the dressing. It is worth all the effort, but is not really a quick throw-together for a last minute meal idea. Also, the salad tastes better if it has had a chance to sit for a while and let the flavors blend. It can even be made the evening before you need it, but do not add the bananas until the next day as they will get dark. 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We don't bother measuring the fruit anymore.  The sauce is just wonderful and keeps the fruit good for a few days.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mellu77"},"reviewBody":"I have been making this salad since I saw it in the 2001 T.O.H. cookbook.  It is always a huge hit and most people ask me for the recipe.  It makes a HUGE quantity, so I usually make half (or less).  Its best if you pour the dressing over the fruit right before serving.  Love it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"michelou"},"reviewBody":"By Far The Best Fruit Salad Ever! Always requested by my family & Friends! Amounts (this makes a lot!) and variety (sometimes I add blueberries or peaches - sometimes I use peach or mango nectar etc..) can be adjusted easily and it always comes out fantastic! I have been making people happy with this recipe for years! 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The sauce is just wonderful and keeps the fruit good for a few days.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"08\/08\/2012 22:15","GUID":"429cdf707c4b4a1ba88bdc648cb1464d","MemberId":5806451,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lrsabick","SubmittedDate":"08\/08\/2012 22:15"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"03\/01\/2011 12:51","GUID":"AC0632311F1BABF515C57BB16FD1285E","MemberId":57134,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dbrooke","SubmittedDate":"03\/01\/2011 12:51"},{"Comment":"<p>I made this for a church brunch and it was the \"WOW\" of the day, like a home run with the bases loaded, bottom of the 9th.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"01\/18\/2011 17:45","GUID":"c91920897d38495ea7d517fa0aaf0e03","MemberId":1443734,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"duckbill","SubmittedDate":"01\/18\/2011 17:45"},{"Comment":"<p>I have been making this salad since I saw it in the 2001 T.O.H. cookbook.  It is always a huge hit and most people ask me for the recipe.  It makes a HUGE quantity, so I usually make half (or less).  Its best if you pour the dressing over the fruit right before serving.  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