Agave Glazed Pineapple Food

GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH CREAM

Steps:

• For the pineapple: Slice the pineapple into 1-inch rounds and place in a large bowl.
• Mix together the lime juice, coconut rum, agave syrup and salt in a small bowl. Add the marinade to the pineapple and gently toss to coat. Cover and let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
• When ready, preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush the grill with the olive oil and grill the pineapple for about 3 minutes per side; there should be noticeable grill marks, but it should still be firm in texture. Remove to a serving platter.
• For the whipped cream: Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, add the cream, agave syrup and the reserved lime zest. Whip until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
• To serve: Top the grilled pineapple with generous mounds of the whipped cream, scatter over mint leaves and drizzle with agave syrup.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a small bowl, combine the honey, rum, if using, lime juice, and rosemary. Stir well to combine. Adjust the flavors with a little more honey or lime juice to taste. Cover and let infuse at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours, or refrigerate overnight.
• Cut the pineapple : Remove the top, bottom, and skin, then cut it into quarters.
• Cut out the core and slice each section lengthwise into three large wedges. Avoid cutting the spears too thin.
• Prepare a medium (350°F to 375°F) gas or charcoal grill fire. Lightly oil the grate.
• Brush the pineapple wedges on both sides with the honey glaze.
• With the lid open, grill the pineapple over indirect heat for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, brushing occasionally with more glaze, until golden and tender.
• Remove from the grill and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

GLAZED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Mix 4 tablespoons melted butter, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon each curry powder, cinnamon and vanilla extract, a pinch of salt and a splash of dark rum in a bowl. Slice a pineapple in half lengthwise (keeping the top attached), then cut each half into 3 long wedges; cut out the core. Place 2 wedges on a sheet of foil; brush with the spiced butter and fold up. Repeat to make 2 more packets; grill over medium heat until the pineapple is soft and golden on the bottom, 15 to 20 minutes.

SOY-GLAZED PORK AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS

Steps:

• If using wooden skewers, soak them in water at least 30 minutes before cooking.
• Using a serrated knife, trim the pineapple and cut off the skin. Cut into 1 1/2-inch-thick rounds and then cut into chunks around the core; discard the core.
• Cut the onion in half vertically and then separate the onion into 2-to-3-layer portions. Cut the portions into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
• Preheat a grill or large grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the pork, pineapple and red onion onto the skewers. Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill the skewers until lightly charred on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce with the vinegar, agave nectar and sesame oil.
• Flip the skewers and brush with some of the soy mixture. Continue to grill, flipping every 2 minutes and brushing with the soy mixture, until lightly charred all over and the pork is just cooked, 6 to 8 minutes longer. Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve.

AGAVE GLAZED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• In large skillet melt butter over high heat until browned, about 1 minute.
• Add pineapple until cook, stirring often, until caramelized, about 5 minutes.
• Add agave syrup and toss to coat. Remove from heat. Garnish with almonds and serve.

ROASTED PINEAPPLE WITH RUM-MAPLE GLAZE

Steps:

• Place a rotisserie over a hot fire (425° to 450°F) in a wood-fired fire pit, grill, or campfire. Let the coals of the fire burn down to a glow.
• Combine the maple syrup, rum, and lime juice in a small bowl. Skewer the pineapple with the spit rod and secure with the spit's prongs. Using a basting brush, coat the pineapple with the glaze. Place the spit 6 inches over the coals and roast, basting with the glaze every 5 minutes or so at first, less often as the pineapple roasts and colors. Roast until the pineapple is caramelized and the exterior is slightly soft to the touch, 25 to 35 minutes. Remove from the rotisserie and let cool for 10 minutes on the spit rod. Remove from the rod, slice or cut into chunks, slather on some more basting syrup, and serve with the lime wedges.

GLUTEN-FREE VANILLA CAKE WITH CINNAMON-AGAVE GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees.
• Mix all DRY ingredients together.
• Add egg(s), Vanilla, Agave or sugar, and Mayo. Mix until there are no small lumps.
• Pour batter into greased pan.
• Bake for 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
• Take the cake out of the pan onto a plate. Let it cool of completely.
• Mix Mango and pineapple juice, cinnamon, and agave together in a small bowl.( The glaze will have tiny lumps of cinnamon.).
• Drizzle glaze on top.
• ENJOY!

GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH KEY LIME AND AGAVE NECTAR

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine agave nectar, grape seed oil, key lime juice plus the zest, either the nutmeg or cinnamon and the rum (if using).
• Cut each pineapple half lengthwise into 4 long wedges. Cut each wedge in half crosswise. You will have sixteen pieces total.
• Prepare grill (medium heat). Lightly brush pineapple with marinade and grill on a rack set about 6 inches over glowing coals.
• Turn; brush other side with the marinade and grill until tender and golden, approximately 5 minutes each side. Note: due to the sugar content in the marinade, the pineapple could easily burn. Watch grilling process carefully.
• Oven method: Pineapple may also be broiled by placing 4 inches below broiler in oven for about 10 minutes; turning occasionally until lightly browned. Brush with rum and sprinkle with lime peel. Serve hot or warm. Note: I used a grill pan so that the pineapple wedges would have the "grill marks".