THE SIGNATURE RAKIJA-FLAME FRUIT

(Our Play on the Ultimate Balkan Dessert)

THE SIGNATURE RAKIJA-FLAME FRUIT

Ingredients: 4 Firm Pears or Quinces (halved), 1 Cinnamon stick, 2 Star anise, 1 tsp Vanilla extract, 100ml Rakija or Brandy, 100g Sugar, 50g Butter...

Ingredients

  • 4 Firm Pears or Quinces (halved)
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 2 Star anise
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 100ml Rakija or Brandy
  • 100g Sugar
  • 50g Butter

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry fruit halves in butter until dark brown and charred.
  2. The Bloom Add sugar and spices to the pan; add a tiny 20ml splash of water to release the woody perfume.
  3. The Marriage Pour in the Rakija; carefully ignite. The flames will release the spirit aromatics into the sugar-silk.
  4. The Swell Boil until it reduces to a thick purple-gold lacquer.
  5. The Final Flourish Serve with a massive dollop of cold raw Greek yogurt and raw walnuts.

Cuisine: Balkan

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