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Spicy Mango, Pear and Pistachio Nut Dessert Ingredients:

• 1 Can (410g) of Pear Quarters in Syrup
• 1 Can (410g) of Peach Slices in Syrup
• 1 Orange
• 1 Lightly Crushed Cinnamon Stick
• 2 Tablespoons of Chopped Pistachio Nuts

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Method:

1. Coarsely grate the orange zest onto a saucer
2. Using a sieve over a saucepan drain the mango slices and the pear quarters
3. Shake the sieve well to remove as much excess syrup as possible
4. Set sieve with drained fruit aside over a large bowl (to catch drips)
5. If the mango slices are too large then use a sharp thin bladed knife to cut them into thinner slices
6. Add the orange zest and the lightly crushed cinnamon stick to the saucepan with the mango and pear syrup already in it
7. While gently stirring bring the syrup mixture to the boil
8. Continue to vigorously boil the syrup mixture for 5-6 minutes or until the volume of the syrup mixture has been reduced to half and becomes aromatic with cinnamon
9. While the syrup is boiling arrange the pear quarters and the mango slices in four large, shallow dessert dishes
10. Strain the reduced syrup
11. Use a tablespoon to spoon the strained syrup over the mangos and pears
12. Sprinkle with chopped pistachio nuts and serve

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Serving: Serves 4 and can be served warm or cold.

• This simple mango, pear and pistachio nut dessert is really awesome when served topped by a scoop of ice cream, a sprinkling of chopped flaked chocolate and maybe even a little chopped flaked coconut.
• You can even prepare a spicy mango, pear and pistachio nut dessert well ahead of your intended serving time by covering it with plastic cling wrap and storing it in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it.