Tropical Sundaes Recipe

Name: Tropical Sundaes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup firmly packed golden brown sugar; 6 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup strained fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 pieces crystallized ginger; 3 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger; Vanilla ice cream; 3 cups diced peeled tropical fruit such as pineapple, papaya and/or mango; Toasted sweetened shredded coconut

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed golden brown sugar
6 tablespoons water
1/4 cup strained fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 pieces crystallized ginger
3 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger
Vanilla ice cream
3 cups diced peeled tropical fruit such as pineapple, papaya and/or mango
Toasted sweetened shredded coconut

1
Combine first 6 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan.
2
Stir over medium heat until sugars dissolve.
3
Boil gently until reduced to 1 cup, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes.
4
Cool to lukewarm.
5
Discard ginger pieces and add minced ginger.
6
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
7
Cover and store at room temperature.
8
Reheat to lukewarm, whisking occasionally, before serving.)
9
Scoop ice cream into balloon glasses or sundae dishes.
10
Spoon lukewarm sauce over.
11
Top with fruit.
12
Sprinkle with coconut and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup firmly packed golden brown sugar, 6 tablespoons water, 1/4 cup strained fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Tropical Sundaes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tropical Sundaes

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