VANILLA-POACHED PINEAPPLE

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Charring the wine-poached fruit caramelizes it and softens its acidity while highlighting its floral notes. From Gourmet, December 2008.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large extra-sweet pineapple
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
4 c dry white wine
1/3 c grand marnier
1/3 c packed light brown sugar
1 piece cinnamon stick (2-3 inches)
1 turkish bay leaf or 1/2 california bay leaf
2 cloves
1 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Peel pineapple, then quarter lengthwise. Cut out core, then cut each quarter lengthwise into 4 pieces (for a total of 16).
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. 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.
  • 4. Preheat broiler.
  • 5. 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.
  • 6. Cooks' note: Pineapple can be poached and liquid reduced 1 day ahead and chilled separately. Sprinkle with sugar and broil before serving.

Mohammad Iqbal Koshan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. The pineapple was cooked perfectly and the vanilla sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Angel Mays
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This was a great recipe! The pineapple was so tender and juicy, and the vanilla sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashraf Hingorjo
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I love this recipe! The pineapple is always so tender and juicy, and the vanilla sauce is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.


s i monowar hossen
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This recipe was a hit at my party! The pineapple was so tender and juicy, and the vanilla sauce was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Kasun Jayarathna
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. The pineapple was cooked perfectly and the vanilla sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ganesh Subedi
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This was a great recipe! The pineapple was so tender and juicy, and the vanilla sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


JESSIE SMITH
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I love this recipe! The pineapple is always so tender and juicy, and the vanilla sauce is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.


Anmol Butt
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pineapple was so tender and juicy, and the vanilla sauce was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Balkis afolabi
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The pineapple was cooked perfectly and the vanilla sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul Tawab
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This was a great recipe! The pineapple was so tender and juicy, and the vanilla sauce was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Sehar Afshan
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The pineapple was so tender and juicy, and the vanilla sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


hana amr
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This recipe is a keeper! I made it for my family for dessert and they loved it. The pineapple was perfectly cooked and the vanilla sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mdjamaluddin Sordar
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The pineapple is always so tender and juicy, and the vanilla sauce is the perfect topping. I highly recommend this recipe!


YT Music
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This was absolutely delicious! I made it for a party and everyone raved about it. The pineapple was so tender and juicy, and the vanilla sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.