Fruit Salsa

Serves 6-8

1 cup pineapple, small dice
1 cup ripe papaya, small dice
1 cup ripe plantain, small dice

Spiced syrup
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup maple syrup
1 ts. allspice berries
1 stick Mexican cinnamon
1 tsp. black peppercorns
½ tsp. whole cloves
1/2 cup dark rum
Fresh edible flowers or mint for garnish

Make syrup by combining all ingredients listed, except mint. Simmer for half-hour to develop flavors. Strain and cool. Add rum.

Combine all fresh fruit in a medium bowl and pour syrup over the salsa. Chill up to 30 minutes to an hour before serving. Garnish with edible flowers or mint right before serving.