Macedoine De Frutas Exoticas (Tropical Fruits in Liqueur)

• brandy↗1⁄4 cup
• Cointreau liqueur or 1/4 cup Curacao↗1⁄4 cup
• slivered almonds (toasted gives more flavor)↗1⁄4 cup
• fresh pineapple, diced↗2 cups
• apple, diced (use a sweet variety)↗1
• bananas, sliced (use firm bananas)↗1 1⁄4 cups
• fresh strawberries (halved or quartered)↗1 cup
• sweet cherries, pitted↗1⁄2 cup
• small orange, peeled and sliced↗1
• sugar, to taste↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl combine brandy and liqueur; add fruit and nuts then mix lightly.

2. 2

   Add sugar to taste, chill until serving.