Fruit Salad

Make sure the simple syrup has cooled completely before mixing it with the fruit so the pieces stay crisp.

It's best to slice the banana just before mixing to prevent it from browning quickly.

Depending on the sweetness of the fruit, you can adjust the amount of simple syrup to taste.

In the refrigerator the fruit salad develops a particularly fresh flavor; stir briefly before serving.

Cold cream whips faster and holds its shape better; pre-chilling the bowl and beaters helps as well.

For an attractive layered dessert, add the fruit first, then the cream, and decorate with a few strawberry pieces.