CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE SUNDAES

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Whenever we get a craving for a tropical escape, this super simple recipe whisks us away in no time. Vanilla's nice but drizzling the sauce over salted caramel ice cream and taking a bite is just pure paradise. -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, toasted

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat; stir in brown sugar. Add pineapple; cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes. Remove pineapple with a slotted spoon; set aside. , Bring remaining juices to a simmer; cook until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat. Layer pineapple and ice cream into six dessert dishes; sprinkle with coconut and nuts. Drizzle with reduced sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.