Keep Fruit From Browning

A trick for a beautiful fruit salad or platter -- every time.

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You're working ahead, making fruit salad for a party and you want to make sure your fresh-cut fruit looks appetizing when you serve the dish. To ensure that cut apples and pears retain their color, soak them briefly in a bowl of lightly salted water.
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Keep Fruit From Browning

A trick for a beautiful fruit salad or platter -- every time.

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