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Turning Leftover Fruit Salad into a Quick Summer Cobbler

Amara Okafor
Summer is the season of abundance. It starts with the best of intentions—a large bowl of fresh watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, and cantaloupe sitting on the picnic table, glistening in the sun. But as the party winds down, you are often…
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 to 6 cups leftover fruit salad, drained slightly but juices reserved
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar adjust based on how sweet the fruit already is
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water to make a slurry
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon optional

Instructions
 

  • Not all fruit salad components are created equal when it comes to baking. While most fruits will soften beautifully in the oven, you need to do a quick "audit" of your leftovers before pouring them into the baking dish.