Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 to 1 cup orange juice
• 2 to 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, or to taste
• 2 sweet or sweet-tart apples, unpeeled, cored and chopped
• 1 to 2 bananas, chopped, optional
• 2 large naval oranges, sectioned
• 3/4 cup mini marshmallows, optional
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup sweetened, shredded coconut
• Maraschino cherries, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large serving bowl or storage container, whisk together the orange juice and powdered sugar in the bottom of the bowl, adding any accumulated juices from sectioning oranges.

2. 2

   Chop apples and gently toss with the orange juice mixture to coat.

3. 3

   Layer the orange sections, marshmallows, pecans and coconut on top of the apple. Toss gently to mix.

4. 4

   Cover and refrigerate, gently stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Just before serving, add the sliced bananas, if using, and give another gentle stir and taste. Add additional powdered sugar and stir in if a sweeter taste is desired.

6. 6

   Using a slotted spoon to drain most of the juice, spoon into tall dessert glasses or cups and top with a tiny sprinkle of coconut and one cherry.