SWEET AND TANGY FROZEN YOGURT SUNDAE

Sweet and Tangy Frozen Yogurt Sundae image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories dessert

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound frozen cherries
1/2 cup sugar
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
1 pint store-bought frozen yogurt
Candied ginger, recipe follows, for garnish
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup peeled and thinly sliced ginger

Steps:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat add the cherries, sugar and lemon juice.
Cook until reduced and the liquid is slightly syrupy, about for 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest and remove from the heat. Scoop the frozen yogurt into 4 serving dishes and top with the syrup. Garnish with candied ginger and serve.
Candied Ginger:
Line a cookie tray with parchment paper.
Combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and add the ginger. Cook for about 5 minutes, then remove the ginger to the cookie tray. While hot, add 1/4 cup of the sugar and toss together. Separate the ginger slices and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Cool before using.