Secret Ingredient Fruit Salad
A quick and delightful fruit salad featuring peach pie filling that adds sweetness and a creamy texture, perfect for potlucks and summer brunches.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can peach pie filling (about 20–21 oz) The secret binder and sweetener
- 3-4 cups mixed fresh fruits (strawberries, blueberries, bananas, grapes, etc.) Use firm, ripe fruit for best texture
- 1-1½ cups whipped cream (fresh whipped or tub/pressurized) For lightness
- to taste Honey or granulated sugar (optional) For additional sweetness if desired
Instructions
Preparation
- Hull and quarter strawberries, slice bananas just before mixing to avoid browning, and toss blueberries, grapes, or other fruits in a large bowl.
Combining Ingredients
- Spoon the peach pie filling over the fruit and gently fold with a spatula until the fruit is coated. Be careful not to mash soft berries.
- Taste and sweeten if needed by drizzling a little honey or sprinkling a tablespoon of sugar, folding lightly.
- Add whipped cream and fold until everything is evenly combined and light, stopping once there are no large streaks of cream.
Serving
- Serve immediately for the freshest texture, or refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to let flavors meld. Serve within a day for best results.
Notes
You can use Greek yogurt or whipped coconut cream as a substitute for whipped cream. For less sweetness, drain some syrup from the pie filling or use fresh peaches lightly sugared with cornstarch. Best eaten the same day. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.