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Florida Fire Fruit
Florida fire fruit is a winter hors d'oeuvre which combines orange slices or any other type of Florida citrus with rum.

Fire fruit was originally created by Kevin McDonald in Geneva, Florida during a winter in which his grove yielded a large crop. After having given away the majority of his crop as whole fruit to friends and neighbors, Kevin McDonald utilized the remaining oranges by combining fruit with Caribbean rum. The result is a tasty hors d'oeuvre that maximizes the sweetness of a winter time Florida orange and the tasty warmth of tropical rum.

Florida fire fruit can be prepared as either an hors d'oeuvre or dessert. All types of citrus and other fruits can be used instead of or combined with the orange slices. Florida fire fruit is best served when the fruit and rum are opposites in taste. If the fruit you wish to use is on the sweeter side you may want to try a stronger rum such as Haitian rum. If the fruit is not quite ripe and a bit on the sour side, a sweeter rum such as Captain Morgan should be used.

How to prepare Florida Fire Fruit:

Peel 3 Florida oranges. Cut each individual slice in half.

Place the cuts of orange slices into a cleaned out jelly jar or bowl.

Pour enough rum to cover the top pieces of orange or until you are satisfied. Note - the level of rum in the jar will drop some due to absorption by the orange pieces.

Allow 5 - 10 minutes for the fruit to absorb the rum and get settled.

You can either chill the dish or leave at room temperature.

Enjoy with toothpicks or fingers.

Add salt or sugar to taste.