Simple slices of tangerines and kiwis dressed with a lightly sweet lemon syrup and lemon juice are an easy, refreshing winter and early spring dessert. This recipe calls fro an amount of fruit per person, so expand as needed.
Note: The recipe makes enough syrup for up to 8 salads, but any leftover lemon syrup will keep in the fridge for several months.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tangerine per person
- 1 kiwi per person
- Juice from 1 lemon
Preparation:
- In a small saucepan bring sugar, water, and lemon peel to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until syrup thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Transfer syrup to a small metal mixing bowl to let cool.
- Peel and slice tangerine(s) and kiwi(s). To peel completely: cut off ends of fruits, stand on cut end, and use a sharp knife to cut off peel - including the bitter white pith of the tangerine.
- Arrange sliced fruit on dessert plates. Drizzle with cooled lemon syrup and lemon juice to taste. Serve immediately.
Makes from 1 to 8 servings of Kiwi & Tangerine Salad.
