Spiced tropical fruit mélange with Morgana apple
Immerse yourself in a symphony of warm, tropical notes with this spiced fruit mélange. Morgana apples meet the bold aromas of star anise, cinnamon and passion fruit, creating an unforgettable fusion of flavours and textures. Perfect for wowing guests or treating yourself to a high-class dessert.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: medium
Portions: 4
Ingredients
• 1 Morgana apple, cored and sliced into thin wedges
• 10 lychees, peeled and pitted
• Zest and segments of 1 orange
• 6 star anise pods
• 1 cinnamon stick or ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 60ml freshly squeezed orange juice
• 40ml coconut milk
• 4 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
• Pulp of 2 passion fruits
• A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Preparation
1. In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, coconut milk, honey, star anise, cinnamon and nutmeg. Simmer for 3 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse deeply in the liquid.
2. Add the Morgana apple slices and the lychees to the spiced liquid. Cook gently for 4-5 minutes until they are slightly softened while keeping their shape.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the orange zest, pomegranate seeds and passion fruit pulp. Their vibrant colours will stand out from the warm, spiced base.
4. Pour the fruit mixture into shallow bowls, drizzle with the aromatic syrup and garnish with a sprinkling of nutmeg or a star anise pod for a decorative touch.
Suggestion: serve with a scoop of coconut sorbet or a tablespoon of Greek yoghurt for added creaminess. I colori vivaci risalteranno rispetto alla base calda e speziata.
4. Versare il composto di frutta in ciotole poco profonde, cospargere con lo sciroppo aromatico e guarnire con una spolverata di noce moscata o un baccello di anice stellato per un tocco decorativo.
