Tunisian Fruit Salad With Orange Butter Sauce

My grandfather was in the French Air Force and he was stationed in many places all over the world including Tunisia, so I have a few exotic recipes which have become family favorites. This one is easy, delicious and quite refreshing. It's something my paternal grandmother used to make in the summertime and uses some of my dad's favorite ingredients.

As you can see, all it is is slices of oranges, diced dates and chopped (or whole) pistachios. The sauce is very French though. I don't know if it is because Tunisia was once a French colony or if it was my grandmother's own French touch which was thrown in, but it really doesn't matter as long as our palates love it.

Here's how to make the Orange Butter Sauce for 2-3 people
1/2 a stick of butter
1/4 cup of sugar
Juice of 1 orange
Grated zest of 1 orange
Juice of 1 lemon
Grated zest of 1 lemon
2 Tablespoons of Grand Marnier
2 Tablespoons of dark Jamaican Rum

Make sure your orange and lemon skins are free of wax before zesting (finely grated).
In a skillet, melt the butter and add all the liquids and sugar. Simmer and let bubble up. You can also flambe (flambe how-to) your sauce to remove all traces of alcohol. Remove from heat and stir in grated zest. Serve over the orange slices, dates and pistachios.

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