about 100 1/2 cup servings or 65 3/4 cup servings
2 tablespoons almond or vanilla extract
OR 1 cup orange or almond liqueur
One and one-half dozen large grapefruit
OR 2 dozen smaller
8 No. 2 cans shredded pineapple packed in juice
OR 1 #10 can
8 pounds seedless grapes
2 dozen oranges
OPTIONAL, sugar or sweetener to taste
1 dozen bananas
2 cups toasted sliced almonds for garnish
Mix the pineapple, juice and extract or liqueur. Section out the grapefruits into the pan containing the pineapple and juice, avoiding all the peel and membranes. Wash and separate the grapes. Section the oranges or peel and slice into circles. Stir oranges and grapes gently into the mixture.
Store fruit mixture in large zippered plastic bags or covered bowl. Refrigerate 4 to 8 hours, or overnight to blend flavors. Just before serving, stir in banana slices, refrigerate.
Best served in bowls. Does not keep well once the bananas go in.