PINEAPPLE DESSERT FONDUE 
Preparation time: 5 minutes. Cooking time: 10 minutes. Microwave version. Serves: 6.

1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple
1 can (6 oz.) apple juice
Grated peel & juice from 1 orange
1/4 c. honey
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. water
2 tbsp. brandy or fruit liqueur
1 angel food cake (8 oz.)

1. In a 1-quart microwave measure, combine crushed pineapple, apple juice, grated orange peel, orange juice and honey.

2. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 4 to 5 minutes or until liquid comes to a boil.

3. Combine cornstarch and water. Stir into fruit mixture.

4. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 2 minutes or until mixture boils, thickens and becomes translucent. Stir in brandy or liqueur.

5. To serve, pour sauce into a fondue dish. Place over a warmer.

6. Cut angel cake into even cubes. Serve cubes with long-handled forks to dip into pineapple mixture.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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