Poached Mango in Light Syrup with Nutmeg and Walnuts

Gently poached fruit for 4. Keep the liquid at a bare simmer so the fruit holds its shape.

Serves 4 · 25 min · Dessert

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
  • 3⅜ cups water
  • 2.4 g ground nutmeg
  • 1⅔ oz walnuts
  • 1¼ lb mango
  • 2⅞ oz white sugar

Steps

  1. Combine the poaching liquid, 2⅞ oz white sugar, and nutmeg in a saucepan. Bring it to a simmer.
  2. Slide in 1¼ lb mango. The liquid should mostly cover it. Add a splash of water if it does not.
  3. Poach at a bare simmer until the fruit is tender when pierced, 8 to 15 minutes.
  4. Cool in the liquid 10 minutes. Serve warm or cold with walnuts and a spoon of the syrup.

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