Flamb…ed Tangerines

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
6 whole tangerines, peeled, pith removed
1/4 cup Grand Marnier
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground. nutmeg
1 quart vanilla ice cream
Chopped tangerine zest, for garnish

Instructions

In a sauté pan melt 1 tablespoon butter, add sugar and tangerines. Stir continuously 2 minutes; as it cooks sugar will begin to turn golden and thicken. Carefully add Grand Marnier. Note: IT WILL IGNITE. Shake pan until flame goes out, then reduce 1 minute more. Stir in remaining butter and spices. Scoop ice cream into dessert bowls and spoon tangerines on top. Garnish with chopped zest.

Yield: 6 servings