I have a problem with my fruit salad losing its fresh look, how can I make it last longer?

Answer 1

Toss it in (sweetened) lemon juice

Answer 2

I always squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fruit & this completely stops any browning from occuring. There is enough sugar in the syrup you might add or orange juice if you use this, to stop the lemon flavour from overpowering the fruit salad.
SO, cut up the fruit & squeeze lemon juice over as you go. Then add your chosen syrup which should cover the fruit completely. Leave it covered in the fridge.
Lovely!

Answer 3

It has to do with an enzyme that is activated when you cut the fruit. You have to halt the reaction. Add a few table spoons of and acid like lemon juice. There are also several produces out there like the "FRUIT FRESH" mentioned earlier, but they do not add flavor, so I try to avoid them.

Alton Brown of "Good Eats" has a really good recipe called "Fruit Salad with Vanilla Dressing" at http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_32757,00.html?rsrc=search

Answer 4

Its quite easy to keep that fresh look, any citrus juice add it to the fruit salad and those apples wont go brown etc. It acts like a sort of preserving agent.

Answer 5

i always add orange juice to my fruit salad or you can use syrup to make this you put some sugar into a pan add water put it on the heat let the sugar dissolve stirring all the time then let it reduce by boiling reduce it by half let it cool then pour it over the fruit salad it is very nice but not if your on a diet

Answer 6

Use orange-lemon juice as liquid. Add apple, kiwi, pineapple or banana just before serving. Sprinkle vitamin C powder over surface and store in fridge in glass airtight container. Make small amounts and consume quickly.

Answer 7

make it at the last minute and also a squeeze of fresh lemon juice is also a great solution!it adds a touch of T'ang and preserves the fruit

Answer 8

when making a fruit salad you should hold off the apples until the last minute as apples react to the acid in oranges and especially kiwi. just leave the apples out and add them as you need them. You could boil up water and add small amount of sugar, let it cool and add to fruit. this airlocks the fruit preventing oxygen from breaking it down. JUST REMEMBER THE APPLES OUT UNTIL LAST MINUTE!!

Answer 9

It usually doesn't last that long as the freshness goes anyway and you can't stop it. You could delay by keeping in an airtight container in the fridge but probably need to eat it within one to two days...

Answer 10

There's a product out called FRUIT FRESH. you just sprinkle on and toss. Found in either produce or with canning supplies. I use in catering all the time.

Answer 11

Do you squeeze a little lemon juice on it ? helps colors stay fresh