FESTIVE PINEAPPLE BOAT

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"My fondest childhood memories are centered in the kitchen with my mother," recounts Susan Phelan of Tallahassee, Florida. Reminiscent of one her mother taught her, this recipe is one she relishes sharing with her family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large fresh ripe pineapple
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans
Dash ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
Fresh strawberries, optional

Steps:

  • Stand pineapple up and cut about a third off of one side, leaving the top attached. Remove fruit from the piece cut off and discard outer peel. Remove fruit from the remaining pineapple, leaving a 1/2-in. shell intact. Cut pineapple into bite-size pieces; toss with bananas and kiwi. Spoon into "boat". , Combine brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over fruit. Sprinkle with coconut. Garnish with strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.

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Tiripty Biswas
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This is a great recipe! The pineapple boat is a beautiful presentation and the rice is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Samiullah Arbabzada
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This dish was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would use a less sweet pineapple next time. Overall, it was a good recipe and I would make it again.


Anony muos
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I'm not a huge fan of pineapple, but I thought this dish was pretty good. The pineapple was not too sweet and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Uttam Tamang
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This is a delicious and easy recipe that's perfect for a summer party. I love the combination of sweet pineapple and savory rice.


Tomatatata Tomatata
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The pineapple was not as sweet as I expected and the rice was a little bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Aminu Ibrahim
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit more work than your average weeknight meal, but it's worth it. The pineapple boat is a real showstopper.


Waqar Sulehri
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I love the idea of this dish, but I think I would make a few changes next time. I would use a less sweet pineapple and I would add some vegetables to the rice.


Abi Magna
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This dish was a little time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The pineapple boat was a beautiful presentation and the rice was perfectly cooked.


keshav gautam
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This recipe was a disaster! The pineapple was not ripe enough and the rice was undercooked. I ended up throwing the whole thing away.


Gina Ekata
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I thought this dish was just okay. The pineapple was a little too sweet for my taste and the rice was a little dry. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Abdu Lsemd
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This is a delicious and easy recipe that's perfect for a summer party. I love the combination of sweet pineapple and savory rice.


Michell Ramos
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This dish is visually stunning and a great conversation starter. I made it for a party and everyone was asking me how I made it.


Abigail Kamonga
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This is a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The pineapple was perfectly sweet and juicy and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Roshna Shrestha
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this pineapple boat was. It's a great way to use up leftover pineapple and it's perfect for a party or potluck.


ODKBOB Official
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This pineapple boat was a hit at my last party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.