CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM

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This dessert relies on the same browning and deglazing techniques used for savory dishes. Many fruits benefit from a quick saute, and their natural sugars -- brought to the surface as juices evaporate -- aid in the caramelization process. If you prefer not to use rum, you can substitute more pineapple juice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup dark rum
1/2 cup pineapple juice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ripe pineapple, peeled, sliced into 1/2 -inch-thick rounds, cored
1/2 cup sugar
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Combine rum and juice in a glass measuring cup. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming. Add half of the pineapple slices, and cook until well browned on both sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to baking pan.
  • Sprinkle pan with 1/4 cup sugar, and cook until sugar caramelizes to a golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Turn heat off or hold skillet away from heat, and carefully add 1/2 cup rum mixture.
  • Turn heat on or return pan to heat and stir with a wooden spoon, scraping loose any caramelized bits on bottom of skillet. Simmer sauce until reduced and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Pour through fine sieve into a bowl, and set aside. Wash skillet, and repeat. Cut pineapple slices, and serve over ice cream drizzled with warm sauce.

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