Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 large banana, sliced diagonally
  • 1 pint blueberries, divided
  • 2 large nectarines, sliced
  • 1 pint strawberry, hulled and halved
  • 1 cup watermelon balls
  • 1 cup seedless grapes, green
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • dark sweet cherry, with stems (to garnish)

Method

  • In bowl, stir lime juice, water and sugar until sugar dissolves. Add sliced bananas and set aside.
  • In large serving bowl, preferably glass, layer blueberries (reserve 1/2 cup for garnish), nectarines, strawberries, banana, watermelon and grapes.
  • Garnish with reserved 1/2 cup blueberries, the kiwi and dark black cherries.
  • Pour lime-sugar syrup over fruit, cover loosely and chill before serving.
  • If listed fruits are not available, substitute as desired.