Teresa's Recipes
Abafado
Indulge in Abafado, a delightful Portuguese dessert that brings the essence of summer to your table with its sweet, stewed fruit. This dish combines a medley of seasonal fruits, gently simmered with a touch of sugar and aromatic spices, creating a luscious syrup that beautifully complements the tender fruit. Serve it warm or chilled, and enjoy a light and refreshing conclusion to any meal. Abafado is a testament to Portugal's rich culinary heritage, showcasing the country's love for simple, wholesome ingredients transformed into something extraordinary.
Ingredients
- 4 cups, diced Mixed fruit (e.g., apples, pears, peaches, plums)
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 cup Water
- 1 Cinnamon stick
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 6
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 38g
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Sugar: 25g
Instructions
- Prepare the mixed fruit by peeling and dicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, combine the diced fruit, sugar, lemon juice, water, and cinnamon stick.
- Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the fruit simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until the fruit is soft and the liquid has thickened into a syrupy consistency.
- Remove the cinnamon stick from the pot and allow the abafado to cool slightly before serving.
Tips
- For added depth of flavor, consider adding a splash of port wine or a dash of vanilla extract to the mixture.
- You can use any combination of seasonal fruits to create your own unique version of abafado.
- Serve abafado over vanilla ice cream or alongside Greek yogurt for a delicious contrast.