Champagne Fruit Bowl

Ingredients

4 apples
1/4 c orange juice
2 tbsp lemon juice
4 c assorted summer fruits such as
3 tbsp sugar
2 tsp orange peel
187 ml bottle champagne
3/8 c almonds

Instructions

In a large bowl combine cut-up apples and/or pears withthe orange juice and lemon juice; toss gently to prevent fruit from discoloring. Add remaining fruit, the sugar and shredded orange peel; toss again. Cover and refrigerate fruit mixture for up to 2 hours.

Just before serving, stir in chilled champagne; sprinkle with toasted almonds, if desired.