Fruit Salad with Orange Vanilla Syrup (Pioneer Woman)

By grinder

Strawberries, blueberries and grapes tossed with homemade Orange Vanilla syrup and topped with fresh mint leaves make an extra-refreshing fruit salad.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 orange, zest and juice
• 1 vanilla bean
• 4 pints strawberries, hulled and halved
• 2 pints blueberries
• 2 cups green grapes, halved
• 2 cups red grapes, halved
• Fresh mint leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Place sugar, 1 cup water, orange zest, juice and vanilla bean in a small pan and stir to dissolve the sugar.

Bring to a boil.

Turn the heat to low and simmer about 15 minutes to thicken. Set aside to cool.

Place prepared fruit in a large bowl.

Pour the cooled syrup over the top and toss together.

Decorate with mint leaves and chill until ready to serve.