Ingredients

1/2 lb. almonds
4 oranges
1 can pineapple
3 bananas
1/2 cup French cherries
1 cup powdered sugar
Blanch the almonds and grate or chop very fine; pare and slice the oranges; cut pineapple into small dice; slice the bananas. Alternate the layers of fruit with layers of sugar. Reserve the almonds for the top layer. Garnish with strawberries or other small, bright fruits; then add the following dressing and chill:
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons sherry
2 tablespoons Maraschino liquor
Or,
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 cup granulated sugar
Cook down to a syrup

Procedure

1. Grated cocoanut can be used instead of almonds; peaches and pears instead of bananas.