Lychees & mangoes in lime syrup

Prep 20 mins + chilling time | Cook 10 mins | Serves 4

½ cup caster sugar
½ cup water
2 limes, juiced
2 medium ripe mangoes
500g fresh lychees, peeled and seeds removed
¼ cup small mint leaves
Lime or lemon sorbet, to serve
2 tbs toasted shredded coconut, to serve

Step 1 To make lime syrup, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add lime juice and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-6 minutes until syrupy. Remove from heat and transfer to a heatproof jug. Freeze for 1-2 hours or until cool.

Step 2 To serve, peel mangoes and cut flesh into thick slices. Combine mangoes and lychees in a bowl. Pour over lime syrup and scatter with mint. Spoon fruit mixture and scoops of sorbet into serving glasses, sprinkle with toasted coconut and serve.

Good for you ... Lychees

Lychees are good source of vitamin C, which contributes to the normal functioning of the body’s immune system. 100g of lychee flesh provides the recommended dietary intake of vitamin C for a day.

Lychees contribute some dietary fibre, which helps the normal function of the intestine.