Ascorbic-citric powder
2 lg. apples, unpeeled and sliced
2 nectarines, unpeeled and wedged
2 peaches, peeled and wedged
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges
1 (16 oz.) can pear halves, sliced
1 (6 oz.) jar maraschino cherries
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 cantaloupe
1 c. seedless grapes
Fresh mint

Prepare ascorbic-citric solution according to directions. Toss apples, nectarines and peaches separately in prepared solution; drain fruit and set aside. Drain canned fruit and combine juices; stir well and set aside 1 cup of the fruit juice mixture. Combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in reserved fruit juice mixture.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Scoop out melon balls, or peel melon and cut into cubes. Layer apples, mandarin oranges, grapes, cantaloupe, pears, nectarines and peaches in a 3-quart bowl. Garnish with mint and a few cherries.