Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 2 medium Nectarines or Peaches, pitted and diced
  • 1 cup Blueberries, washed
  • 1 cup Red Grapes, halved or left whole
  • 1 small Firm Apple (e.g., Gala or Fuji), peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 medium Banana, sliced (optional, add just before serving)
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (Caster/Fine)
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1 tsp Orange Zest
  • 1 Tbsp Limoncello or Marsala Wine (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Thoroughly wash and gently dry all the fruit. It is crucial the fruit is dry so the syrup doesn't become watery.
  2. Dice all the firm and medium fruits (strawberries, peaches, apple) into roughly 1 cm pieces. Place all the prepared fruit (except the banana, if using) into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Using a fine microplane, remove the zest from the orange. In a small jug, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice, sugar, and orange zest until the sugar is mostly dissolved. If using, stir in the optional Limoncello or Marsala.
  4. Pour the prepared syrup evenly over the fruit in the mixing bowl.
  5. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the fruit a few times to ensure every piece is coated with the citrus dressing.
  6. Cover the bowl tightly with cling film and refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes, up to 90 minutes. This chilling process allows the flavors to meld and the fruit to macerate, creating the delicious liquid base.
  7. Remove the Macedonia from the fridge and taste the fruit and juice. Adjust sweetness if necessary. If incorporating banana, slice it thinly now and gently fold it into the salad.
  8. Serve the fruit and plenty of the delicious syrup into individual chilled bowls or glasses. Garnish as desired.