Grilled Pineapple

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp dark honey
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 firm yet ripe pineapple
• 1 tbsp dark rum (optional)
• 1 tbsp grated lime zest

Preparation

1. Prepare charcoal grill, gas grill or broiler.
2. For the marinade, whisk together olive oil, cloves, cinnamon, honey and lime juice in a large bowl. Set aside.
3. Slice off the crown of leaves and the base of the pineapple. Stand the pineapple upright and, using a large, sharp knife, pare off the skin, cutting downward just below the surface in long, vertical strips. Cut off any remaining small brown "eyes" on the fruit. Stand the peeled pineapple upright and cut it in half lengthwise. Place each pineapple half cut-side down and cut it lengthwise into four long wedges; slice away the core.
4. Toss pineapple into the bowl with marinade, and mix together.
5. Place on the grill 3 to 4 minutes, basting once or twice with the remaining marinade.
6. Reduce the heat, and baste the pineapple again with the marinade. Grill for about 3 minutes, until the pineapple is tender and golden.
7. Place pineapple on serving plates, and if desired, brush with rum. Add lime zest to the fruit.
8. Serve, and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

• 79 Calories
• 2 g Fat
• 0 mg Cholesterol
• 1 mg Sodium
• 15 g Carbohydrate
• 1 g Fiber
• 1 g Protein

Source: MayoClinic.org

Photo by Simon Law

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