LEMON MINT SYRUP
1 lemon
1 handful of mint
5 dl of water
5 dl of sugar
Thinly slice the lemon. Add the lemon slices, the mint and the sugar to a small saucepan and pour in the water. Stir to combine everything and then place the pot over a medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely. Let the mixture boil for 5-7 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it cool for 1 hour. Strain out the lemon and the mint and place into a glass container.
Tip: Keep in the fridge for up to a month
APPLE CINNAMON SAUCE
2 apples
1 dl of brown sugar
1 dl of water
1 tbsp of butter
1 tbsp of cornstarch
2 tsp of cinnamon
Chop apples into small cubes and set aside. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and cornstarch whisked with water and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar and melt the butter. Boil for 1 minute then reduce heat to medium and add apples. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until apples reach desired tenderness.
Tip: Blend the sauce for a smoother finish
VANILLA PINEAPPLE SAUCE
1 pineapple
1 dl of brown sugar
1 dl of water
1 tbsp of vanilla essence
1 tbsp of cornstarch
3 tbsp of coconut flakes
Peel, core and chop one fresh pineapple into chunks. Add the sugar, water and lime juice to a saucepan and bring to a boil over a medium/low heat. Reduce the heat, add the pineapple chunks and let them simmer. Dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water and stir it in. Return to the stove and heat to thicken further. Stir in the vanilla. Allow to cool and serve with coconut flakes!
Tip: Blend the sauce for a smoother finish