Fruits Afire
Ignite your dessert game with *Fruits Afire*, a show-stopping flambéed fruit medley that’s as delicious as it is dramatic. This quick and easy recipe combines ripe bananas, juicy pineapple chunks, and vibrant strawberries in a rich, caramelized sauce made from unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon. A splash of orange juice adds a touch of brightness, while dark rum sets the dish ablaze—literally—to create a mesmerizing tableside presentation. Served warm over velvety vanilla ice cream, this 20-minute dessert is perfect for impressing dinner guests or indulging in a sweet treat with flair. Whether you’re craving a tropical-inspired finale or an unforgettable dining experience, Fruits Afire is sure to light up your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole ripe bananas
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup strawberries
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 0.25 cup dark rum
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
Instructions
Peel the bananas and slice them lengthwise into halves. Set aside.
Prepare the other fruits by washing and hulling the strawberries if necessary and ensuring the pineapple is cut into bite-sized chunks.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the dark brown sugar and ground cinnamon to the melted butter, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves and forms a smooth sauce, about 2 minutes.
Add the orange juice to the skillet and stir. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 1-2 minutes.
Carefully add the sliced bananas, pineapple chunks, and strawberries to the skillet. Cook the fruits in the sauce for 3-4 minutes, ensuring they are well-coated but not overcooked.
Reduce the heat to low and carefully pour the dark rum over the fruits. Use a long lighter to ignite the rum and flambé the dish. Allow the flames to burn off completely (this will take about 15-30 seconds).
Once the flames have subsided, remove the skillet from the heat.
Divide the fruits and sauce into four serving bowls or plates, and top each with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Serve immediately and enjoy this spectacular dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.1 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.4 g | 157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 236 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.7 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 155.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 428 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1857 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
