FRESH PINEAPPLE POACHED IN CINNAMON SYRUP

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Provided by Ed Behr

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Poach     Pineapple     Summer     Cinnamon     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Fat Free     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
3 1/4-inch-thick slices peeled fresh ginger
1 1/4-inch-thick slice fresh lemon
1 large pineapple (about 4 1/2 pounds), peeled, cut lengthwise into 8 wedges, cored, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick pieces

Steps:

  • Stir 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, ginger and lemon in heavy large pot over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring syrup to boil; cover and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Add pineapple and simmer until pineapple is just translucent, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Transfer pineapple and syrup to bowl. Refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)

Jalal Noori
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I really enjoyed this recipe.


Mosiur Jaman
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This recipe is a great way to use up fresh pineapple.


Wendie Riddle
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I love the way the pineapple and cinnamon complement each other in this dish.


Hamosh Beh
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


garba mohammed
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it.


sent joel
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook pineapple. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.


Fatima Sheik
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pineapple. I had some pineapple that was starting to go bad, so I decided to make this recipe. It turned out great!


Roman Wazir
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. Even my kids, who are picky eaters, ate it up.


SF YT
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The cinnamon syrup really helped to balance out the sweetness of the pineapple.


Bi Beol
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make in the summer. The pineapple is so refreshing and the cinnamon syrup is the perfect touch.


Adrian Santana
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can serve it as a dessert, a side dish, or even a breakfast dish.


Malik Muzaffer
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up fresh pineapple.


Omi Shak
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


NM Mallah
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the pineapple and the cinnamon syrup.


Mojnu Shah
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The flavors in this dish are amazing! The pineapple and cinnamon are a perfect pair.


FALAK SHAR
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I was expecting it to be more time-consuming, but it was actually quite simple.


Sana Mohmmad
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This recipe is a keeper! The pineapple came out perfectly tender and juicy, and the cinnamon syrup was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.