Fresh Fruit Salad with Rum Raisin Sauce

Elevate your dessert game with this Fresh Fruit Salad with Rum Raisin Sauce, a vibrant and flavorful dish that strikes the perfect balance between refreshing and indulgent. This recipe combines a medley of juicy fruits—like strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, kiwi, mango, and grapes—for a colorful and nutrient-packed base. The pièce de résistance is the luscious rum raisin sauce, made with dark rum, brown sugar, butter, and a hint of orange zest, bringing a warm and caramelized richness to the dish. Soaked raisins add a chewy, boozy punch, while a drizzle of the warm sauce ties it all together in a velvety embrace. Perfect for summer gatherings, dinner parties, or as a sophisticated brunch offering, this fruit salad will delight your guests with its complex layers of flavor. Garnish with fresh mint for a burst of color and a refreshing finish!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups (sliced) Strawberries
• 1 cup Blueberries
• 2 cups (diced) Pineapple
• 2 whole (peeled and sliced) Kiwi
• 1 whole (diced) Mango
• 1 cup Seedless grapes
• 1 cup Raisins
• 1 cup Dark rum
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 5 leaves (optional, for garnish) Fresh mint leaves

Directions

Step 1

1. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, blueberries, diced pineapple, sliced kiwi, diced mango, and grapes. Gently toss to mix and set aside.

Step 2

2. Add the raisins and dark rum to a small bowl. Let the raisins soak for at least 10 minutes while preparing the sauce.

Step 3

3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the brown sugar and whisk until dissolved and the mixture is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

4. Drain the soaked raisins, reserving the rum liquid, and add the raisins to the saucepan. Stir to coat them in the sugar-butter mixture.

Step 5

5. Add the reserved rum liquid, vanilla extract, and orange zest to the saucepan. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Step 6

6. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly.

Step 7

7. To serve, divide the fruit mixture evenly among serving bowls. Drizzle the warm rum raisin sauce over the top of each bowl.

Step 8

8. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1460.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2033.5

Total Fat 28.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 99.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 320.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.7g	0%
Total Sugars 268.5g
Protein 13.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 311.5mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 2200.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.1%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 80.5%