Best 3 Spirited Fruit Recipes

SPIRITED FRUIT

Steps:

• Combine sugar and water in a large stainless or enamel pot.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add fruit and return to a boil, boil for 5 minutes.
• Pack hot fruit in hot jars.
• Add 1 tablespoon of the rum or brandy and 1 1/2 tsp of kahlua, cognac or creme de menthe to each jar.
• Add the hot syrup leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Seal and process 20 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

SPIRITED FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In bowl, combine juices, liqueur, honey, and cardamon.
• In large bowl, combine cantaloupe and remaining ingredients.
• Add dressing and toss to coat well.
• Cover, chill 2-3 hours.
• Transport in insulated cooler.

FROZEN COGNAC PARFAIT AND SPIRITED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Make parfait:
• Using handheld electric mixer, beat sugar, egg yolks, corn syrup, and orange juice in large metal bowl to blend. Place bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Beat until thermometer registers 160°F and parfait base is thick and billowy, about 8 minutes. Remove bowl from over water. Continue to beat until parfait base is cool, about 7 minutes.
• In another large bowl, beat cream, Cognac, and vanilla until peaks form. Fold cream into parfait base in 3 additions. Transfer parfait to medium bowl, cover and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 2 days.
• Make fruit compote:
• Using small sharp knife, cut all peel and pith from oranges. Working over large bowl, cut between membranes, releasing orange segments into bowl. Mix in remaining ingredients. Let stand at least 30 minutes, or cover and chill up to 3 hours, tossing occasionally.
• Assemble parfaits:
• Scoop parfait into goblets. Spoon fruit compote over and serve.