Brown Sugar Roasted Pineapple Food

BROWN SUGAR ROASTED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 F.
• Cut fresh pineapple into chunks or thaw the frozen pineapple in the microwave until it is mostly thawed. If you are using frozen and thawed pineapple include any juice from the thawing process.
• In a medium bowl combine all of the ingredients. Stir by tossing gently until all the pineapple is well coated.
• Pour the pineapple mixture into a large, rectangular baking dish.
• Bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring about half way through.
• The pineapple is done when it turns a rich golden and begins to brown but before it starts to blacken.

BROWN SUGAR RIBS WITH PINEAPPLE RELISH

Steps:

• For the ribs: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Mix together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, cayenne, pepper, garlic and orange juice in a large bowl. Add the ribs and toss until coated evenly.
• Cut an aluminum foil sheet that is 18 inches wide and 24 inches long and place on top of a baking sheet. Tip the ribs mixture onto the foil along with any extra juices from the mixing bowl. Fold the foil ends over the ribs, followed by the sides, and then seal the foil tightly to completely enclose. Bake until very tender, about 2 hours.
• For the relish: Meanwhile, add the pineapple, cilantro, honey, chili powder, salt, jalapeño, red onion and lime zest and juice to a medium bowl and mix everything together. Set aside.
• Remove the ribs from the oven and preheat the broiler.
• Carefully open the foil pack to expose the ribs. Arrange the ribs so that the meaty top sides of the ribs are upright and place them under the broiler to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the ribs to a platter or board, top with the cold pineapple relish and serve.

BAKED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Place the slices of pineapple on a foil lined cookie sheet.
• Sprinkle with the brown sugar.
• Bake for 10 minutes in 350 degree oven.

BRAZILIAN GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Whisk brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl. Pour sugar mixture into a large resealable plastic bag. Place pineapple wedges in bag and shake to coat each wedge.
• Grill pineapple wedges on the preheated grill until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

GLAZED ROASTED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Peel pineapple; cut into six wedges. Cut wedges lengthwise to remove core; cut each widthwise into four pieces. Pour butter into a 2-qt. baking dish; top with pineapple. Combine the brown sugar, honey, pie spice and extract; spoon over pineapple., Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Spoon cooking juices over the top. Serve warm with sorbet.

BROWN SUGAR BAKED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• stir together first 4 ingredients in a small bowl -- let stand 10 minutes.
• cut each pineapple into 8 1" thick slices.
• place pineapple slices on a aluminum foil lined baking sheet -- and pour honey mixture evenly over the top --
• broil 3" from heat 15-17 minutes -- or until golden brown --
• serve with ice cream.

BROWN SUGAR GLAZED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Remove skin and "eyes" from pineapples and slice into 3/4-inch rounds; remove core if you wish or just thickly coat each slice with a layer of brown sugar. Set slices on a broiler pan.
• Place the pan under the broiler as close to the heat as possible and broil until the sugar is caramelized, about 3 minutes keep your eye on the pineapple to make sure it does not burn.
• Remove slices from the broiler pan and set on plates; garnish with drops of port wine if you wish.

BAKED PINEAPPLE WITH BROWN SUGAR AND KAHLUA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange pineapple in single layer in baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Dot with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon. Drizzle Kahlúa over. Bake until pineapple juices bubble, 25 minutes.
• If necessary, transfer juices to small saucepan and boil until thickened to sauce consistency. Arrange pineapple on plates. Top with ice cream. Spoon sauce over and serve hot.

ROASTED PINEAPPLE WITH LIME AND BROWN SUGAR

Steps:

• Position the oven racks so that they are evenly spaced, with one rack in the center. Preheat the oven to convection roast at 425°F. Cover a rimless baking sheet with foil and coat with non-stick spray.
• Slice the top and bottom off the pineapple, cut off the prickly brown skin, and cut out the core. Cut the flesh crosswise into six 1-inch slices.
• Place the pineapple on the baking sheet, brush with the melted butter, and sprinkle with the salt and brown sugar. Roast for 10 minutes; turn over and roast for 3 to 5 more minutes, until the pineapple is lightly browned on both sides. Place on individual serving dishes and squeeze lime juice over each slice. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and serve immediately.