Apple, Peach and Ginger Flambe

Ingredients

• ¼ cup (60 ml) butter
• ¼ cup (60 ml) brown sugar
• 3 peaches, chopped
• 2 apples, chopped
• ¼ cup (60 ml) tequila
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cardamom
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
• Christmas cake, to serve

Method

• In a large skillet over high heat, combine the butter and brown sugar. Once the sugar is melted, add the peaches and apples. Cook, stirring constantly until tender, roughly 2 minutes.
• Add the tequila, and carefully ignite. Once the flames have subsided, add the cardamom and cinnamon. Stir and toss to coat the fruit. Set the pan aside to cool slightly.
• Pour the warm flambe over the Christmas cake, slice and serve immediately.