Tropical Fruit Dessert With Mango Sauce

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   1. Cut each pineapple in half lengthwise. (Leave the green tops on.) Using a serrated-edged knife, cut out the flesh, leaving a thin border all round.

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   2. Cut the flesh into small pieces. Discard any woody central core. Place it in a bowl with a lid.

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   3. Cut the passion fruit in half. Scoop the seeds into the bowl.

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   4. Peel and dice the pawpaw. Discard the black seeds. Add it to the bowl.

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   5. Cut the banana into l/2 in (1 cm) chunks. Toss in a little lime or lemon juice. Add to the bowl with the grapes. Toss gently and cover with the lid. Chill until ready to serve.

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   6. Peel the skin off the mango. Now cut all the mango flesh off the seed (pits). Add it into a blender or food processor. Add the sugar and rum. Run the machine until smooth. Add lime or lemon juice to taste. Pour into a small container with a lid.

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   7. To serve, pile the fruits back into the pineapple shells. Place on serving plates. Pour the mango sauce into six dishes. Using a fork, remove a piece of the fruit from the pineapple shell. Dip the fruit in the mango sauce before eating.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.