Summer Ambrosia

Ingredients

• 1 3-inch piece (2 ounces) fresh ginger
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 coconuts
• 2 plums, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
• 2 nectarines, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
• 2 kiwis, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch wedges
• 1/2 pint blackberries
• 1/4 pineapple, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (or 1/2 papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 3 oranges, peeled, pith removed, and cut into sections
• 1 3/4 cups shredded, sweetened coconut
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons amaretto (optional)