FRUIT AMBROSIA

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup granulated sugar
3-inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced
2 kiwis, peeled and cut into wedges
1 orange, segmented
1 cup blackberries
2 plums, cut into wedges
1 cup pineapple, 1/2-inch diced
2 nectarines, cut into wedges
1 cup sweetened coconut, plus more for garnishing
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons amaretto

Steps:

Make ginger syrup: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar, ginger, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, and lower heat to medium. Cook for 20 minutes; set aside to cool.
In a medium bowl, mix together kiwis, orange, blackberries, plums, pineapple, nectarines, and coconut. Drizzle about 1 cup ginger syrup over the fruit mixture. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir the fruit.
Place heavy cream and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. Using a wire whisk, whip cream to form soft peaks. Fold in amaretto.
Spoon 2 tablespoons whipped cream into each of six glasses, then some fruit; continue until the glasses are topped with 1/4 cup cream. Sprinkle with coconut, and serve immediately.