Berry Fruit Salad - Serves 12

From thepioneerwoman.com

Grade Level - 2, in Ducbee's Opinion
(1 - easiest, 5 - difficult)

Details: 20 minutes prep, 20 minutes cook

Ingredients
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Water
Juice Of 1 Orange
Zest Of 1 Orange
2 whole Vanilla Beans, Caviar Scraped Out (or 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract)
4 pints Strawberries, Hulled And Halved
2 pints Blueberries
2 cups Red Grapes, Halved
2 cups Green Grapes, Halved
Mint Leaves, fresh

Equipment/Other
Saucepan
Large bowl

Directions
Place the sugar, water, orange juice and orange zest into a small saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 to thicken slightly. Set aside to cool, then store in the fridge until cold.

Mix together all the fruit in a large bowl and pour the syrup over the top, tossing gently. Garnish with mint leaves and serve.