grilled pineapple with brown sugar, coconut, & rum
If your grill is already fired up, why not give it a quick brushing and throw dessert on there, too? A balanced tropical marinade brings depth to caramelized pineapple. From Gourmet June, 2009.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Grill
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 - pineapple peeled (3 1/2-to-4 pound)
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 2 tablespoons curry powder (preferably madras)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- - vanilla ice cream, optional
How To Make grilled pineapple with brown sugar, coconut, & rum
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Step 1Toast coconut in a small heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden-brown, about 5 minutes.
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Step 2Cut pineapple crosswise into 8 slices (about 3/4 inch thick) and core slices. Stir together remaining ingredients in a shallow glass baking dish and add pineapple in 1 layer, turning to coat evenly. Marinate, turning occasionally, 30 minutes.
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Step 3Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat.
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Step 4Oil grill rack. Grill pineapple (reserve marinade), covered, turning once, until grill marks appear and pineapple is heated through, about 4 minutes. Serve pineapple with marinade and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
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Step 5Note: Pineapple can be cooked in an oiled grill pan over medium-high heat.
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