Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • Juice of one large lemon
  • Pinch salt
  • 4 (15 ounce) cans fruit cocktail, drained, but juices reserved from 2 cans
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
  • 4 cups seedless grapes
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, well drained and patted dry
  • 4 cups unpeeled, chopped apple
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows, optional
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 medium bananas, sliced, optional

Instruction

  • In a large saucepan, beat together the sugar, eggs, lemon juice and salt.
  • Drain the juice from 2 cans of fruit cocktail into the same saucepan.
  • Place the fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges, grapes and cherries into a large, lidded storage bowl. Toss to mix, cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • Bring the egg and juice mixture to a near boil, stirring constantly, then immediately reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring often, for 15 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Once cooled, chop the apple and toss in the fruit mixture.
  • Add the marshmallows and pecans.
  • Stir in the cooled custard, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Wait to add the bananas, if using, until just before serving, however remove and discard any bananas before storing leftovers.