Fresh Fruit With Champagne Citrus Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Champagne
• 3/4 Cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or orange liqueur
• 1 tablespoons orange zest
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 orange, peeled, cut in sections
• 1 Cup melon, cubed
• 1 Cup chopped apples
• 1 Cup fresh seasonal berries

Directions

• Heat Champagne, orange juice, Grand Marnier, and zest in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until liquid reduces to 1/2, about 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat whisk in butter 1 tablespoon at a time. Cool to room temperature.
• Place fruit in a large bowl and pour Champagne Citrus Sauce over fruit. Toss lightly to coat and serve cool.
• To Make-Ahead: Place fruit in a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. When ready to serve, toss with Champagne Citrus Sauce.