Fresh Fruits Flambe
A delightful after dinner dessert, this fruit flambe can be spooned over ice cream or enjoyed just as it is. Danaka's palace in toronto developed this recipe in honour of canada's greatest prime minister, pierre elliot trudeau. Mr. Trudeau visited danaka's palace frequently, whether in an official capacity, or just in town to attend a theatre. I am far from being a famous politician, but i do attend theatres frequently. This particular recipe has a permanent home in my collection of
Steps
Melt the butter in a flambe pan.
Add sugar and stir over medium heat until the mixture begins to caramelize.
Add the orange and pineapple juice and bring to a boil.
Add the pieces of fruit and stir to blend well with the caramel.
Pour in the maraskina , grand marnier and cognac and flame.
Allow the liquid to thicken slightly , but do not overcook the fruit.
Ingredients
butter, brown sugar, orange juice, pineapple juice, oranges, grapefruits, peaches, pineapple chunks, fresh strawberries, maraskina liqueur, grand marnier, cognac