Caramelize fruits
Caramelizing fruits, is a very simple and delicious cooking technique used almost in all the places around the globe. For fruit and sugary food lovers this is the most ideal way to have them as a delicious dessert. Almost all types of fruits you desire can be caramelized depending on the size of the fruit you want to caramelize. Small fruits like cherries can be caramelized as a whole and the larger fruits like apples or bananas should be cubed before caramelizing . Adding some lemon juice while caramelizing gives an extra lift to the taste of caramelized fruit.
For caramelizing fruit you need
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp water
- 1tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- A heavy base
Method
1. Just combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 4 tbsp of water in a heavy base.
2. Stir over on low heat till the sugars have dissolved. When the mixture boils, squeeze a bit of lemon and boil till the syrup turns to a deep golden brown.
3. Carefully add 1 tbsp of water and shake the pan to mix. Then spear a piece of fruit on a fork and dip in to the caramel to coat and leave until it cools and hardens. Your caramelized fruits are now ready to serve.
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Natasha - 5 Star Foodie | December 21, 2009 at 5:21 pm |
I love caramelized fruits, such a great addition to any recipe!
Angie@Angie's Recipes | December 21, 2009 at 7:21 pm |
These would be perfect to serve with some pancakes!
Faith | December 22, 2009 at 6:09 pm |
I’m glad you’re back, Nora!
Caramelized fruit is absolutely delicious…it’s amazing how caramelizing fruit can take it a whole new flavor experience!
Rosa | December 22, 2009 at 6:12 pm |
That is wonderful!
Merry Christmas and Happy Christmas!
Cheers,
Rosa
girlichef | December 22, 2009 at 7:11 pm |
Oh, very delicious Nora!! Caramelized fruit is wonderful…especially during the holiday season
Happy Holidays!
pigpigscorner | December 22, 2009 at 8:11 pm |
yum..love caramelised fruits, so delicious!
elra | December 22, 2009 at 11:33 pm |
Love any kind of caramelized fruit Nora. Yours look delicious!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella | December 23, 2009 at 12:25 am |
Great idea for fruit that isn’t quite sweet enough!
Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Nora! xxx
Reeni | December 23, 2009 at 3:16 am |
Caramelized fruit is so yummy! I especially like apples on top of pancakes or french toast. Thanks Nora and Happy Holidays!
Sophie | December 23, 2009 at 6:55 pm |
Mjam mjam mjam,…a lovely recipe!!
I wish you a great Christmas & a happy, fun & apart 2010!!!
Gera @ SweetsFoods | December 23, 2009 at 10:30 pm |
One of my favorite sweets on these days mmmm
Happy Holidays for you and your family!!
Cheers,
Gera
Erica | December 23, 2009 at 10:56 pm |
Happy holidays, Nora!
sophia | December 25, 2009 at 2:47 am |
I adore caramelized fruits…especially when they’re incorporated into savory dishes!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
Blond Duck | December 26, 2009 at 10:20 pm |
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
Parita | December 28, 2009 at 4:52 am |
Very helpful indeed! I love caramelized fruits!!
theUngourmet | December 28, 2009 at 6:17 pm |
What a neat idea! I’d love to give it a try! Hope your holiday was lovely!
Carolyn Jung | December 29, 2009 at 2:06 am |
Over ice cream, this is the world’s easiest and most awesome dessert. I love how you can do this with a range of fruit, anytime of year.
Blond Duck | December 29, 2009 at 6:57 pm |
I hope you have a wonderful new year!
Janet @ Gourmet Traveller 88 | December 29, 2009 at 9:18 pm |
Hi Nora, this is simple but so great to go with desserts. I wish you a rewarding and exciting 2010 ahead of you! Just wanna ask if you have email subscription tool in your blog as I find this easier for me to keep up reading new posts than using reader! If not, don’t worry about it.
grace | December 29, 2009 at 9:54 pm |
i like all fruits raw, but i LOVE them caramelized. it just adds another layer of delicious flavor and a unique texture as well. great post, nora.
Blond Duck | December 31, 2009 at 6:58 pm |
Happy New Year’s Eve!
Gera @ SweetsFoods | December 31, 2009 at 7:42 pm |
Happy and Joyful New Year 2010 for you Nora!!
All the best,
Gera
nora | January 3, 2010 at 5:47 pm |
thanx for the joyful comments my friends!!
Saucy Smith | January 3, 2010 at 6:41 pm |
Thank you for your comment on my blog. I can’t wait to spend more time with yours. Are you on TWITTER? If yes, let’s chat @lobstersandwich
Cheers
SAUCY
Saucy Smith | January 3, 2010 at 6:45 pm |
And your mashed potato recipe. THANK YOU. I am a huge fan of the ol’ spud. Based on the number of comments you have,over 500 people agree.COOL!
S
Rosa | January 3, 2010 at 10:13 pm |
Happy New Year!
Cheers,
Rosa
Blond Duck | January 4, 2010 at 8:55 pm |
I can’t wait to see what new recipes you have!
tasteofbeirut | January 11, 2010 at 12:26 am |
I love to caramelize anything! especially carrots!
Hey, I am giving way some goodies I got in Lebanon on my last trip; if you are interested!
Rosa | January 23, 2010 at 2:55 pm |
Have a beautiful weekend!
Cheers and thanks for passing by,
Rosa