Best Amaretto With Summer Fruit Recipes

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AMARETTO WITH SUMMER FRUIT



Amaretto With Summer Fruit image

This is especially great to take to someone's home for a party or to enjoy at home with guests....or alone!!

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup honey
3 -4 tablespoons Amaretto
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups cut-up watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, pineapple (or combination)
1 1/2 cups peach slices, seedless grapes (or combination)
ice cream
toasted almonds or pecans

Steps:

  • For syrup: in a small saucepan, stir together the sugar, water and honey. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the amaretto and lemon juice. Place fruit in a large mixing bowl. Pour syrup over fruit. Cover and chill for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Serve over ice cream; sprinkle with toasted almonds or pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3.9, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 1, Sugar 31.5, Protein 0.7

AMARETTO FRUIT



Amaretto Fruit image

Saved from an old issue of Midwest Living magazine. Sounds like a perfect summer dessert. Cooking time is chilling time in refrigerator.

Provided by Mary K. W.

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup honey
3 -4 tablespoons Amaretto
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cups mixed fruit, cut-up (watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, seedless grapes, pineapple, peaches, etc)

Steps:

  • For syrup: In a small saucepan, stir together the sugar, water and honey. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Set the mixture aside to cool.
  • Stir in the amaretto and lemon juice. Place fruit in a large mixing bowl. Pour syrup over fruit. Cover and chill for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Serve over ice cream or top with whipped cream and toasted almonds or pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209, Fat 0.2, Sodium 4.5, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 22.8, Protein 1.8

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