Easter Fruit Salad Recipe

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INGREDIENTS


* 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
* 3/4 cup sugar
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 2 eggs, lightly beaten
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
* 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
* 1 package (10-1/2 ounces) pastel miniature marshmallows
* 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped




DIRECTIONS



Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, eggs, lemon juice and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Cool to room temperature.
Fold in whipped cream. In a large bowl, combine the oranges, marshmallows, cherries and reserved pineapple; fold in cooked dressing. Refrigerate until chilled. Yield: 12 servings.