FLAMBEED FRUITS

Ingredients:
Peach or apricot halves - 1 large can
Peach or apricot liqueur - 2 or 3 tbsp
Arrowroot or cornflour - 2 tsp
Almond macaroons or amoretti biscuits - 8-10
Brandy - 1/4 cup

Method:

• Drain canned fruit, reserving syrup.
• Put the fruit into a bowl and sprinkle with the liqueur. Cover and set aside.
• Mix arrowroot or corn flour smoothly with a little of the syrup, heat remaining syrup in wok until simmering.
• On low heat, stir in the arrowroot and stir constantly until thick and clear.
• Add fruit and spoon sauce over until fruit is hot.
• Crumble the macaroons and put into serving dish.
• Arrange the fruits over the macaroons, heat brandy, ignite and pour over the fruits.
• Serve flaming.
• Pour cream may accompany the fruits if liked.