Pineappleade Food

PINEAPPLEADE (SOUTHEAST ASIA)

Steps:

• In a small saucepan combine sugar & water over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, then set aside to cool.
• Put pineapple in a blender with enough water to cover the fruit, then puree.
• Strain the pineapple mash, pressing on the solids to extract as much juice as possible.
• Combine the pineapple juice with enough water (or sparkling water) to make 1 quart, then add lime juice & sugar syrup to taste.
• Chill & serve.

CARIBBEAN ROASTED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• On a plate, mix together the peppercorns, allspice, cinnamon and salt. Sprinkle the spice rub evenly over the pineapple or roll the pineapple in it so it is evenly coated.
• Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the oil and place the pineapple in the pan. Cook, rotating the pineapple regularly, until light brown all over, about 3 minutes. Cover the pan and transfer to the oven. Roast until tender to the core when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 45 minutes. Uncover and allow the pineapple to cool to room temperature in the pan.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the cream, sugar and rum. Using a handheld mixer, beat on high speed until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes.
• Slice the pineapple into 1-inch-thick rounds. Place 1 slice on each plate. Dollop with a spoonful of cream and a crumble of gingersnaps. Drizzle any remaining juice over the top.

PINEAPPLE SEMIFREDDO

Steps:

• Spray a 9 1/4 by 5 1/4 by 3-inch (6-cup) metal loaf pan lightly with nonstick spray. Line the pan with plastic wrap with enough plastic wrap extending over the sides to cover the top after the pan has been filled.
• In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
• In another medium bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. With the mixer on, slowly add the simple syrup. Continue beating on high speed until the mixture is glossy and doubles in volume, about 7 to 10 minutes.
• Using a large rubber spatula, fold the pineapple into the egg whites. Fold the whipped cream into the egg white mixture. Gently, spoon the mixture into the loaf pan. Fold over the plastic wrap to cover and freeze for 8 hours (or up to 1 month).
• To serve: Unfold the plastic wrap. Invert the semifreddo onto a cutting board. Remove the plastic wrap. Cut the semifreddo into 1-inch thick slices. Place on individual serving plates and top each slice with the crushed amaretti cookies.
• In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Take pan off heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container.
• Yield: 1/2 cup

BAKED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut off the very top of the pineapple and place it in a roasting pan. Roast the whole pineapple for about 1 hour, then remove from the oven and, as soon as it is cool enough to handle, cut it first into 8 thick rounds, crosswise. Cut these slices in half and arrange on a platter. Squeeze the lime juice over the pineapple, dust with cayenne pepper, and sprinkle with a little chopped parsley. (Pineapple will dry out if it is not roasted whole. Diners should pick up the half rounds of pineapple with their hands and nibble the tender flesh from the inside of the rind.)

PINEAPPLE STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 11-by-7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Arrange the bread cubes in an even layer on a sheet pan. Bake until the bread is just beginning to dry but not browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Beat the butter and sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and mix on low speed until well incorporated. Add the vanilla, can of pineapple with the juices and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix until well combined. Fold in the cooled bread cubes.
• Pour into the prepared pan. Bake until deep golden brown and bubbly, 45 to 50 minutes.

BAKED PINEAPPLE SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl cream sugar and butter. Mix in eggs. Drain and add pineapple, then mix in the bread crumbs. Transfer mixture to a 10-inch pie plate or baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until browned.

PINEAPPLE LEMONADE

Steps:

• Core pineapple using a pineapple corer or slicer. Break up into chunks and measure out 2 cups. Save juices.
• Combine 2 cups pineapple and juices, 2 cups water, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a pitcher. Add remaining 2 cups water and sweetener. Stir and serve over ice.