Basket of Fruit

Description
Fresh ruby red strawberries give your taste buds a treat. The juice is sweet and tantalizing. Even the aroma of fresh berries excites the palate and prepares the way for a great adventure in eating. Try this recipe as you partake of a fruit that is luscious, beautiful in color, and heavenly in any menu plan. Enjoy!
 * Contributed by ©Arleen M. Kaptur March 2002, Author of books and articles on living a simple, rustic lifestyle - and getting the most from each and every day. Excerpt from strawberry/chocolate Recipes by Arleen M. Kaptur
 * Arleen Kaptur may be contacted at http://www.arleenssite.com akaptur@centurytel.net
 * http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=3502 to view more of her articles.

Ingredients

 * 2 cups fresh, hulled strawberries
 * 1 cantaloupe
 * 1 pineapple
 * 2 cups blueberries
 * 3 kiwi fruit
 * 1 banana
 * 2 oranges

Sauce

 * 1 egg
 * 1 tbsp lime juice
 * ¼ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed please
 * ½ cup orange juice
 * 1 cup sugar

Sauce

 * 1) Beat the egg.
 * 2) Place in a pan with the lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, and sugar.
 * 3) Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and stir gently for 1 minute.
 * 4) Set aside to cool.

Basket

 * 1) Remove the rind from the cantaloupe, and cut into bite-size pieces.
 * 2) Do the same with the pineapple, kiwi fruit, banana (dipped in a little lemon juice to avoid discoloration), and oranges.
 * 3) Wash the strawberries before they are hulled.
 * 4) Wash the blueberries in cold water.
 * 5) Place in a clear glass bowl so your guests can admire the colors.
 * 6) Pour the sauce over the fruit but do not stir.
 * 7) Allow to stand for 2½ hours before serving.
 * 8) Stir very gently just before serving.