Vegan Ambrosia - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
1 cup apple, chopped
1 cup orange, chopped
1 cup sliced strawberry
1 cup organic grapes
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 tablespoon cornstarch
6 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup soft tofu, pureed
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1 teaspoon poppy seed (optional)

Preparation

In a large bowl, toss the fruit and coconut until well blended.
Refrigerate.
Combine the cornstarch with the lemon juice in a medium saucepan and stir until well blended.
Place the saucepan over low heat and add the sugar and orange juice.
Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 5-10 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the stove and allow to cool thoroughly.
Fold the pureed tofu, orange rind, and poppy seeds into the juice mixture and chill for at least 1 hour.
Pour the dressing over the fruit immediately before serving.