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                           Champagne Fruit Bowl

Recipe By     : Better Homes and Gardens - June 1997
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Not Sent

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4                    apples and/or pears, cored -- cut up
     1/4  c             orange juice
   2      tbsp          lemon juice
   4      c             assorted summer fruits such as:
                        strawberries -- halved
                        melon balls
                        nectarines -- sliced
                        peaches
                        plums
                        seedless grapes
   3      tbsp          sugar
   2      tsp           finely shredded orange peel
   1      187 ml        bottle champagne -- chilled
     1/3  c             sliced almonds -- toasted

In a large bowl combine cut-up apples and/or pears withthe orange juice
and lemon juice; toss gently to prevent fruit from discoloring.  Add
remaining fruit, the sugar and shredded orange peel; toss again.  Cover
and refrigerate fruit mixture for up to 2 hours.

Just before serving, stir in chilled champagne; sprinkle with toasted
almonds, if desired.  

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