Recipe and source notes

Caramelized Mamey Flambé with Frozen Yogurt

4 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs mamey, ripe
  • 1 tbsp margarine
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened orange juice
  • 3 tbsp apricot flavoured brandy
  • 1 cup frozen non-fat vanilla yogurt
  • lime slices (optional)

Make it step by step

  1. Cut mamey in half lengthwise; remove seed.
  2. Peel and cut lengthwise into 1 inch slices and set aside.
  3. Place margarine in a large skillet; place over medium heat until margarine melts.
  4. Add brown sugar and lime juice; stir well.
  5. Add mamey; cook 2 minutes.
  6. Turn mamey slices, and cook an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Add orange juice and brandy.
  8. Ignite brandy mixture with a long match; let flames die down.
  9. Arrange mamey slices on each of 4 dessert plates; spoon sauce evenly over fruit and top each with ¼ cup frozen yogurt.
  10. Garnish with lime slices, if desired.
  11. Serve immediately.

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