Pineapple Glazed Fruit Medley Food

GLAZED FRUIT MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, mix the orange juice, sugar and cornstarch until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a small bowl; cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours., Just before serving, combine the fruit in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with orange juice mixture; toss gently to coat.

GLAZED FRUIT BOWL

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice; set pineapple aside. (Discard remaining juice or save for another use.) In a large saucepan, combine the pudding mix, pineapple juice and orange juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from the heat; cool. , In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, melons, berries, grapes and bananas. Drizzle with pudding mixture. Refrigerate until 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.

FRUIT MEDLEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the oranges, peaches, pineapple and marshmallows. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, yogurt and sugar until smooth; pour over fruit and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

FLAVORFUL FRUIT MEDLEY

Steps:

• Mix dressing and sour cream in large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover.
• Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

QUICK FRUIT MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, fold in the blueberries, cherries and bananas; gently toss.

PERFECT SUMMER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
• Layer the fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour the cooled sauce over the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

HONEY GLAZED GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• In a baking dish, mix together the honey, lime juice, and cinnamon. Place the pineapple slices in the glaze and let marinate 2 hours, turning occasionally.
• Preheat a grill pan over medium heat.
• Place the pineapple slices on the preheated grill. Grill on both sides until the glaze caramelizes and grill marks form, about 2 minutes per side.
• To serve: Place the pineapple slices on individual plates and top with a scoop of ice cream. Drizzle the remaining honey syrup over the top.

ROASTED SPICY PINEAPPLE WITH PASSION FRUIT GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan, mix together the sugar, water and vanilla bean and cook until golden brown. Add the rum, ginger, chiles, banana, passion fruit and mix well. Allow to cool then blend in a food processor. Strain and set aside. Place pineapple in a shallow baking dish and brush on glaze. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, basting every 15 to 20 minutes. Save the warm sauce in the baking dish for plating.

PINEAPPLE-APRICOT GLAZE

Steps:

• Grate the zest of 2 limes; set aside. Squeeze the juice into a saucepan; add 8 thin slices ginger and 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice. Boil until reduced to 1/2 cup, 8 to 10 minutes. Strain, then add the lime zest, 1 cup apricot preserves and 1/4 cup dijon mustard.

HONEY-GLAZED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Using a large serrated knife, cut off top and bottom of the pineapple, just deep enough to expose the flesh. Stand pineapple on one end on a cutting board; begin cutting away the skin, from top to bottom, rotating pineapple on board until all skin is removed.
• Cut pineapple crosswise into 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick slices. Using a small biscuit cutter, core each slice and discard. Transfer to a shallow baking dish.
• In small bowl, combine honey and lime juice. Using a pastry brush, coat both sides of pineapple with mixture. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand at room temperature for at least 1 and up to 8 hours.
• Preheat grill to medium. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over slices. Grill 3 minutes, until golden brown. Garnish with mint leaves; serve hot or at room temperature with ice cream, if desired.

CITRUS PUNCH

Steps:

• In a large pitcher, combine the juices and lemonade. Refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, pour into a punch bowl. Slowly add ginger ale.