Ingredients

2

cups water

1

cup sugar

Juice of 1 lime

1

sprig fresh basil

4

nectarines, peeled, cut into chunks

4

peaches, peeled, cut into chunks

1

cup dark sweet cherries, pitted, halved

1

cup canned or fresh pineapple chunks

Preparation

In heavy saucepan, heat sugar, water, lime juice and basil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; discard basil sprig.

In large glass bowl, mix nectarines, peaches, cherries and pineapple. Pour sugar syrup over fruit; stir to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.