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Summer Fruit with Praline Fondue

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Summer Fruit with Praline FondueFran Gealer

Spear fruit with skewers and dip it into the butterscotch, then dip into the nuts and crème fraîche.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

Beat together in medium bowl, then transfer to small serving bowl:

1/2 cup crème fraîche
1/2 tablespoon dark brown sugar

Place in another small serving bowl:

1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

Place crème fraîche and nuts on platter and surround with:

Assorted fresh fruit (such as grapes, berries, cherries, and plum and peach wedges) Melt in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat:

Melt in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat:

6 tablespoons unsalted butter Increase heat to medium-high and add:

Increase heat to medium-high and add:

1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons water Stir sugar and water 1 minute (mixture will bubble vigorously), then stir in:

Stir sugar and water 1 minute (mixture will bubble vigorously), then stir in:

2 1/2 tablespoons dark rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. Transfer butterscotch to bowl. Serve with crème fraîche, nuts, and fruit.

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