TROPICAL FRUITS IN LEMONGRASS SYRUP

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Lemongrass adds an intriguing citrus taste and fragrance to the syrup for this exotic fruit salad

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

425g can lychees in syrup
2stems lemongrass , halved and bashed with a rolling pin
85g golden caster sugar
2 x cans fresh mixed tropical fruit
100g seedless red grape
6 macaroons or coconut biscuits, to serve

Steps:

Drain the lychees juice into a pan and put the lychees in a large serving bowl. Add the lemongrass and sugar to the pan, heat gently until the sugar dissolves, then boil for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and set aside - the lemongrass will add flavour as it cools.
Strain the syrup over the lychees and tip in the fruits. Chill. Serve with macaroons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium