PUNTOITALY N°2 - July - December 2012

APPLE FANS Choose an apple with the skin in- tact; a Granny Smith is preferable to other varieties not only for its brilliant green colour but also because of its strong, aromatic and rather sharp taste, which perfectly matches the gelato. Besides that, it is firm and crisp, and this makes it easier to work the fruit. First of all, cut the apple in two lengthwise with a sharp knife. Cut the apple very delicately into thin slices, taking care not to break or dam- age the different sections of the fruit and not to spoil the skin. Divide the slices into small groups each containing a minimum of 5-6 and a maximum of 12-13 slices, depending on the size of the fan to be cre- ated. Then, holding them in your right hand and helping with the left, open them as if they were a deck of playing cards. 50 Menu By Beppo Tonon Green apple, red grapes and redcurrant for an opulent cup, with strong colours and a fresh taste, despite the decidedly winter character of the fruits. The decoration is the prime feature, offset by the container with its maroon coloured stem. It is important not to skimp on the quantity of the garnish of fruits, which must be positioned so as to hide almost completely the composition of the gelato underneath. FLOWERS&FANS