Best Pineapple In Port With Fresh Chopped Mint Ananas Em Porto Com Hortela Picada Recipes

PINEAPPLE IN PORT (ANANAS EM PORTO COM HORTELA PICADA)

Steps:

• Slice the top and bottom off the pineapple, stand it on end, and slicing straight down, remove all the prickly peel.
• Cut the pineapple lengthwise into 8 wedges, slice off the hard core at the point of each wedge, then slice the wedges about 1/4" thick, making small, fan-shaped pieces.
• Place the pineapple fans in a large, non-metallic bowl, add the Port and toss to mix.
• Cover and chill 3 to 4 hours.
• Add the minced mint and chill another 30 minutes.
• To serve, spoon into stemmed glasses and garnish with mint sprigs.
• Note: While this is lovely as it is, you can dress it up into an extraordinary recipe by serving it, parfait style, with Coconut Sorbet (recipe 170147) or with Greek style yogurt sweetened with honey.

PINEAPPLE IN PORT WITH FRESH CHOPPED MINT

Steps:

• 1. Slice the top and bottom off the pineapple, stand it on end, and slicing straight down, remove all the prickly peel. Cut the pineapple lengthwise into 8 wedges, slice off the hard core at the point of each wedge, then slice the wedges about 1/4-inch thick, making small fan-shaped pieces.
• 2. Place the pineapple fans in a large nonmetallic bowl, add the Port, and toss to mix. Cover and chill 3 to 4 hours.
• 3. Add the mint, toss again, and chill 30 minutes longer.
• 4. To serve, spoon into stemmed goblets, and if you like, sprig with fresh mint.

PINEAPPLE WITH PORT (ANANAS AO PORTO)

Steps:

• 1. Place each slice pineapple on dessert plate; sprinkle with sugar. NOTE: If pineapple is very sweet, omit the sugar.
• 2. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the port over each pineapple slice. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
• 3. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.