Author Notes
Mango season starts, then why not a flaming MANGO? - pauljoseph —pauljoseph
Test Kitchen Notes
Warming spices and a boozy kick are perfect complements in pauljoseph's fruity flambéed dessert. The mango is enhanced with numerous international flavors, and is coated in just enough butter to make it rich. If you prep the mango beforehand everything comes together in a snap—perfect for entertaining. - broccolirose —broccolirose
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Ingredients
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1 Mango , ripe but not soft
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2-3 tbsp. Butter
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3 tbsp. Brown sugar
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Cinnamon 1 stick
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Cloves 3
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Rum , to taste
Directions
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Take 1 ripe, mango , cut in about 4 or 5 slices
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Melt a few tbsp. butter over medium heat.
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Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of brown sugar; stir
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Add cinnamon and cloves
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Add mango . Cook until fairly warm and starting to soften, about 1 minute
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Flip and allow to cook an additional 30 seconds.
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Add rum (light or dark; dark has more flavor) to taste, and swirl in pan a bit
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Light a very long match and pass over pan.
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remove from heat and serve over ice cream.
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