Tropical Sundaes Recipe

Tropical Sundaes Recipe

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed golden brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup strained fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 pieces crystallized ginger
  • 3 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • 3 cups diced peeled tropical fruit such as pineapple, papaya and/or mango
  • Toasted sweetened shredded coconut
  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugars dissolve. Boil gently until reduced to 1 cup, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Cool to lukewarm. Discard ginger pieces and add minced ginger. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and store at room temperature. Reheat to lukewarm, whisking occasionally, before serving.)
  2. Scoop ice cream into balloon glasses or sundae dishes. Spoon lukewarm sauce over. Top with fruit. Sprinkle with coconut and serve.
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