VANILLA-POACHED PINEAPPLE

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Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Dessert     Poach     Kid-Friendly     Pineapple     Vanilla     White Wine     Boil     Gourmet     Fat Free     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large extra-sweet pineapple
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
4 cups dry white wine
1/3 cup Grand Marnier
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 (2-to 3-inch) piece of cinnamon stick
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
2 cloves
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Accompaniment: vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Peel pineapple, then quarter lengthwise. Cut out core, then cut each quarter lengthwise into 4 pieces (for a total of 16).
  • Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into a 12-inch heavy skillet with tip of a paring knife, then add pod, wine, Grand Marnier, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, cloves, and a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
  • Add pineapple to wine mixture and return to a boil. Remove from heat. Cool pineapple in liquid, about 1 hour. Transfer pineapple with a slotted spoon to a 4-sided sheet pan, then boil liquid until reduced to about 2/3 cup, about 35 minutes.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Sprinkle pineapple with granulated sugar, then broil 3 to 4 inches from heat until slightly caramelized and lightly charred in spots, 10 to 15 minutes (watch carefully and remove any pineapple that colors more quickly). Serve drizzled with syrup.

AM Studio layyah
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pineapple. It's also a delicious and healthy snack or dessert.


RandomSZ
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I've never had poached pineapple before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The pineapple was delicious, and the sauce was the perfect complement.


Momna Arshid
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The pineapple is amazing, and the sauce is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


MUEEZ AWAN
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but this recipe changed my mind. The pineapple was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahendra Shresth
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. The pineapple is refreshing and delicious, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Kayzia Dei
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I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the pineapple, and the sauce was perfect.


young antwi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pineapple. It's also a delicious and healthy snack or dessert.


Steve Fuller-Hall
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I love this recipe! The pineapple is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is amazing. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.


Pretty Chinzy
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This was my first time poaching pineapple, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


eugene ross
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pineapple is always perfectly cooked, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


neil bowden
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This recipe is a keeper! The pineapple came out perfectly tender and juicy, and the vanilla sauce was the perfect complement. I served it over ice cream, and it was a hit with my family.