Tropical Fruits In Lemongrass Syrup Recipes

TROPICAL FRUITS IN LEMONGRASS SYRUP

Steps:

• Drain the lychees juice into a pan and put the lychees in a large serving bowl. Add the lemongrass and sugar to the pan, heat gently until the sugar dissolves, then boil for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and set aside - the lemongrass will add flavour as it cools.
• Strain the syrup over the lychees and tip in the fruits. Chill. Serve with macaroons.

TROPICAL FRUIT IN GINGER SYRUP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring ginger, sugar, and 1 cup water to a boil over medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
• With a sharp knife, slice off ends of oranges. Following curve of fruit, cut away peel and white pith; cut fruit crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In a large bowl, combine oranges, mango, and banana. Pour ginger syrup over fruit and let sit 10 minutes. Serve fruit with a little syrup and toasted coconut if desired.

TROPICAL FRUIT WITH LEMON GINGER SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine syrup ingredients in a medium saucepan.
• Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves.
• Simmer for 5 minutes longer to infuse flavors.
• Let syrup cool, then strain and discard solids.
• Chill until ready to use.
• Peel papaya, cut in half, and scoop out seeds. Cut papaya into cubes and place in a large bowl with mango, banana, kiwi fruits, and ginger.
• Drizzle about 1 cup of the syrup and stir gently to coat.
• Serve chilled with a scoop of ice cream.

REFRESHING TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD WITH VANILLA MINT SYRUP

Steps:

• Make flavored fruit syrup by combining water, sugar, vanilla, mint and zest in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. When cooled to room temperature, strain syrup and stir in lime juice. At this point syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Toss mango or papaya, melon and pineapple in a large bowl. Pour syrup over fruit. Toss mixture well. Cover and chill for at least 1/2 hour before serving.