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| Flaming Mango Dessert (Parve)
2 cups sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 6 large ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup Cognac or other high quality brandy In a saucepan combine the sugar and vanilla with 1 cup of water and heat over a low flame, stirring regularly, for 30 minutes. Add the mango slices to the syrup and simmer until the syrup is reduced to 1/4 of its original amount. Remove the slices to a serving platter and stack attractively. Let cool for 30 minutes, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Just before serving, put the Cognac in a small saucepan and heat through. Pour the Cognac over the mango slices and very carefully flame. Serve while still flaming. Posted to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Jewish_Cuisine/ By gabriella_kapsaski@� |