Broiled Fruits with Vanilla Ice Cream
Recipe By : Ed Kasky of Engine Co. No. 28, Los Angeles
Serving Size : 6
Preparation Time :0:15
2 cups fresh raspberries
1/2 cup simple syrup -- See Recipe
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 peaches -- peeled and sliced
2 plums -- sliced
2 nectarines -- sliced
2 tablespoons butter -- melted
6 scoop vanilla ice cream
STEP ONE: For Fruit Puree--
Place raspberries, simple syrup, and lemon juice in a blender and puree until
smooth. Strain out all seeds and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
STEP TWO: Assembly--
Spoon some of the puree onto plates and arrange the peach, plum, and
nectarine slices in a decorative manner on the puree and lightly brush the
fruits with the melted butter.
Broil until the fruits are warmed through. Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream
in the center of the plate and serve immediately.
CHEF'S NOTE: Different fruits can be used as they become available throughout
the year. A popular combination at the restaurant is with a variety of
tropical fruits.
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Simple Syrup
Recipe By : Ed Kasky of Engine Co. No. 28, Los Angeles
Serving Size : 8
Preparation Time :0:10
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
This can be prepared well in advance.
Place sugar and water in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for five
minutes and transfer to a container to cool. Can be refrigerated for up to 6
weeks.