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Calypso Grilled Pineapple

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This vibrant dessert brings the taste of the islands to your backyard grill. Fresh pineapple wedges are brushed with a complex sauce made from butter, brown sugar, honey, and dark rum, then grilled until caramelized and charred. The heat brings out the natural sweetness of the fruit while adding a smoky depth that pairs perfectly with the tangy Worcestershire note. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, elegant way to end a summer dinner party or a casual barbecue. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a striking contrast of hot and cold textures.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 978.1
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This vibrant dessert brings the taste of the islands to your backyard grill. Fresh pineapple wedges are brushed with a complex sauce made from butter, brown sugar, honey, and dark rum, then grilled until caramelized and charred. The heat brings out the natural sweetness of the fruit while adding a smoky depth that pairs perfectly with the tangy Worcestershire note. It&# 226;€™s an easy, elegant way to end a summer dinner party or a casual barbecue. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a striking contrast of hot and cold textures.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or marg.
  • 1/2 cup Packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Dark rum
  • 1 Pineapple, cut into 8 wedges
Directions
  1. 1
    Combine Worcestershire sauce, honey, butter, brown sugar, and dark rum in a medium saucepan.
  2. 2
    Bring the mixture to a full boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar.
  3. 3
    Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce is slightly thickened.
  4. 4
    Remove the sauce from heat and allow it to cool completely.
  5. 5
    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  6. 6
    Brush the pineapple wedges generously with some of the cooled rum sauce.
  7. 7
    Place the pineapple wedges on the grill.
  8. 8
    Grill for about 5 minutes, turning and basting frequently with the remaining sauce until the fruit is glazed and has char marks.
  9. 9
    Serve the warm grilled pineapple wedges alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  10. 10
    Drizzle with the leftover sauce and garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 978.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.6g41%
Saturated Fat 15.6g78%
Cholesterol 64.5mg22%
Sodium 2385.9mg100%
Total Carbohydrate 145.9g49%
Dietary Fiber 29.8g120%
Sugars 58.5g
Protein 30.8g62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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