Tropical Fruit Salad

2 large bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 large cantaloupe melons, cut into cubes or balls
5 cups cubed fresh pineapple
3 cups halved fresh strawberries
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract, optional
1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

In a 4-qt. serving bowl, toss the bananas and lemon juice. Stir in the cantaloupe, pineapple and strawberries. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken.

Add sugar and extract if desired; beat until soft peaks form. Spoon over fruit. Sprinkle with coconut and almonds. Serve immediately. Makes 16-20 servings.