Delectable Fruit Medley

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sliced strawberries
• 2 cans sliced peaches (15 oz. each) – reserve juices from one can, drain the other
• 1 can mandarin orange segments (11 oz.) – drained
• 1 can pineapple chunks (15 oz.) – drained
• 2 sliced bananas
• 1 cored and diced green or red apple
• 1 ½ cups washed and drained blueberries
• 1 ½ cups washed and halved purple grapes
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix (regular or sugar-free)

Directions:

1. Zest the lemon.
2. Drain one can of peaches, capturing the juices in a large bowl. Place the peaches in a separate bowl.
3. Stir 3 tablespoons of vanilla pudding mix into the peach juice.
4. Drain the remaining can of peaches, mandarin oranges, and pineapple chunks. (No need to keep the juices from
   these fruits.)
5. Combine all fruits and lime zest with the pudding mixture. Gently stir to amalgamate.
6. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes:

• Feel free to substitute fruits; raspberries and blackberries are delightful additions during their respective
  seasons. Consider adding coconut flakes for extra flavor.
• Opt for fresh fruit when available. Ensure to reserve the juices from one can of fruit to mix with the
  pudding. Fresh peaches can be used instead of canned, but remember to peel them and toss with a small amount
  of lemon or lime juice to prevent browning.