GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH BROWN SUGAR, COCONUT, & RUM

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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.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 c sweetened flaked coconut
1 pineapple peeled (3 1/2-to-4 pound)
1/2 c packed dark brown sugar
1/4 c dark rum
2 Tbsp curry powder (preferably madras)
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Toast coconut in a small heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden-brown, about 5 minutes.
  • 2. Cut 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.
  • 3. Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat.
  • 4. Oil 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.
  • 5. Note: Pineapple can be cooked in an oiled grill pan over medium-high heat.

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