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Algerian Fruit Dessert Recipe
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Algerian Fruit Dessert

A traditional layered Algerian fruit dessert set in a sweet, orange blossom-infused fruit gelée garnished with fresh mint.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: algerian
Calories: 125
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries chopped
  • 2 peaches diced
  • 2 ripe bananas sliced
  • 2 cups strawberry or peach fruit juice or jelly base
  • 2 tbsp culinary orange blossom water
  • 2 tbsp sugar or honey
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Method
 

  1. Divide chopped strawberries and peaches evenly among glass cups.
  2. In a saucepan, warm fruit juice with sugar and orange blossom water for 3-5 minutes until sugar dissolves.
  3. Pour the liquid into the dessert cups over the fruit.
  4. Refrigerate for 2 hours until cold and well set.
  5. Top with fresh banana slices and a mint leaf before serving.

Notes

Notes: You can use clear gelatine or gelatin-free agar-agar if you prefer a firm gel layer instead of a light syrup.
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 125 kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 0.3g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 22g