1 1/2 c. white grape juice
2 tbsp. sugar
4 inches stick cinnamon
4 whole nutmegs
1 tsp. finely shredded orange peel
2 c. strawberries, hulled and halved
3 med. nectarines, pitted and sliced
2 c. seedless green grapes
1 (16 oz.) can mandarin orange sections, drained
3 carambola (star fruit), sliced

In a small saucepan combine grape juice, sugar, stick cinnamon, whole nutmegs, and orange peel. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Bring to boiling and reduce heat. Cover; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon and nutmeg.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl layer half of the strawberries, all of the nectarines, the grapes, the oranges, then the remaining strawberries, and lastly the carambola; cover and chill. For transporting, place grape juice mixture in a covered plastic container.

To serve, pour juice mixture over fruit layers. (If outside, place bowl on ice until needed.) Makes about 15 servings.

For 30 servings: Double all of the ingredients and use two large bowls.