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Poached Tropical Fruit with Sorbet

Chunks of kiwi, mango, and pineapple are poached in a spicy peppercorn-infused pineapple syrup, then served with sorbet. Kiwifruit and mango offer ample vitamin C; pineapple provides bromelain, an enzyme that aids digestion, reduces inflammation, and helps heal bruises.

Ingredients

serves 4

2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 teaspoons cracked black peppercorns
1/2 pineapple, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 mangoes, peeled and pitted (see page 193), thinly sliced
3 kiwifruit, peeled (see page 39) and cut into 8 wedges each
1 pint passionfruit sorbet
  1. Step 1

    Combine pineapple juice, sugar, the water, and peppercorns in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until syrupy, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and strain liquid through a sieve into a heatproof bowl. Discard solids.

    Step 2

    Prepare an ice bath. Add the pineapple, mangoes, and kiwis to the poaching liquid, and let stand 15 minutes. Set the bowl in the ice bath; chill, stirring occasionally.

    Step 3

    When ready to serve, divide chilled fruit among four dessert bowls, and spoon some poaching liquid into each. Add a scoop of sorbet to each, and serve immediately.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 347

    Step 6

    Saturated Fat: .3g

    Step 7

    Unsaturated Fat: .4g

    Step 8

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 88g

    Step 10

    Protein: 1.5g

    Step 11

    Sodium: 43mg

    Step 12

    Fiber: 6.5g

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