Name: Lovers Lane Fruit Salad
Total time: PLACEHOLDER
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 - 4 tablespoons simple syrup; 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/2 ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 2 ripe passion fruit, cut in half and seeds and soft, juicy flesh scooped out

Why This Recipe Works

We wanted a recipe for fruit salad that would be more than simply a mix of fruits. In our Lovers Lane Fruit Salad recipe, we found that a simple sugar syrup not only added moisture, but also coaxed flavor from the fruit. Vanilla syrup was a subtle but delicious way to add even more flavor to our Lovers Lane Fruit Salad.

Before You Begin

When shopping for passion fruit, look for specimens that yield to gentle pressure. Firm fruit are not ripe.

Instructions

Mix vanilla and syrup in small bowl. Layer mango and papaya in serving bowl and spoon passion fruit on top. Drizzle with syrup. Toss and serve.

Make Ahead:

With the exception of recipes that use banana, fruit salads can be layered in a serving bowl, covered with plastic wrap, and refrigerated for several hours. When ready to serve, drizzle with syrup and toss to combine.