Pineapple and Kiwi with Basil Syrup
"Recipe source: Seasonal Fruit Desserts cookbook"
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (518.9 g)
- Calories 299
- Total Fat - 1.2 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.1 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 8.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 77.4 g
- Dietary Fiber - 9.8 g
- Sugars - 55.6 g
- Protein - 3.6 g
- Calcium - 103.2 mg
- Iron - 1.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 297.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a saucepan over medium heat add 3/4 cup water and the sugar and bring to a boil. Simmer until sugar dissolves. Stir in lime zest and let it steep while preparing the fruit.
Step 2
Cut off the top of the pineapple. Slice down the sides, removing the eyes. Quarter the fruit lengthwise, cutting away the core, then slice the pineapple into fan-shaped pieces about 3/8 of an inch thick. Peel and slice the kiwi into rounds and place them on a platter with the pineapple slices. Sprinkle with the lime juice and add kirsch or rum, if using.
Step 3
Add the silvered basil to the syrup and pour over the fruit. Chill and then serve garnished with basil leave or flowers.
Tips
No special items needed.