In the realm of culinary delights, caramelized pineapple emerges as a tantalizing treat that harmonizes sweet and tangy flavors. This tropical fruit, when embraced by the warmth of caramelization, transforms into a golden-hued delicacy that encapsulates a symphony of textures and flavors. The caramelization process lends a delightful crunch to the pineapple, while the natural sweetness of the fruit is elevated to new heights. Whether served as a standalone dessert or as a vibrant accompaniment to other culinary creations, caramelized pineapple holds the power to tantalize taste buds and evoke memories of tropical getaways. When paired with the rich, creamy elegance of brown sugar ginger ice cream, caramelized pineapple embarks on a culinary journey that transcends the ordinary and elevates the dessert experience to an extraordinary escapade.
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CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE WITH BROWN SUGAR-GINGER ICE CREAM
Categories Fruit Ginger Dessert Broil Freeze/Chill Pineapple Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Line large baking sheet with foil. Arrange pineapple wedges side by side in single layer on prepared baking sheet. Pat pineapple wedges with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Using fingertips, press 1 cup brown sugar through coarse sifter over pineapple. Broil pineapple wedges until brown sugar caramelizes, watching closely to avoid burning and rotating baking sheet to broil evenly, about 3 minutes.
- Arrange 3 wedges of warm caramelized pineapple in triangle on each of 6 plates. Place scoop of Brown Sugar-Ginger Ice Cream in center of pineapple triangle. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon coconut over each dessert and serve.
BROWN SUGAR ICE CREAM WITH A GINGER-CARAMEL SWIRL
Provided by Kris Hoogerhyde
Categories Milk/Cream Ice Cream Machine Ginger Dessert Freeze/Chill Kid-Friendly Frozen Dessert Summer Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes about 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the base
- 1. In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk the yolks just to break them up, then whisk in half of the brown sugar (1/4 cup). Set aside.
- 2. In a heavy nonreactive saucepan, stir together the cream, milk, salt, and the remaining brown sugar (1/4 cup) and put the pan over medium-high heat. When the mixture approaches a bare simmer, reduce the heat to medium.
- 3. Carefully scoop out about 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture and, whisking the eggs constantly, add the cream to the bowl with the egg yolks. Repeat, adding another 1/2 cup of the hot cream to the bowl with the yolks. Using a heatproof rubber spatula, stir the cream in the saucepan as you slowly pour the egg-and-cream mixture from the bowl into the pan.
- 4. Cook the mixture carefully over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it is thickened, coats the back of a spatula, and holds a clear path when you run your finger across the spatula, 1 to 2 minutes longer.
- 5. Strain the base through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean container. Set the container into an ice-water bath, wash your spatula, and use it to stir the base occasionally until it is cool. Remove the container from the ice-water bath, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate the base for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- While the ice cream base cools, make the swirl
- 6. Set the cream by the stove so it's at hand when you need it. Put 2 tablespoons of the sugar in a heavy nonreactive saucepan, and put the pan over medium-high heat. When the sugar is melted around the edges and starts turn amber in places (about 2 minutes), stir the mixture gently and add another 2 tablespoons sugar to the pan.
- 7. Continue to add the remaining sugar 2 tablespoons at a time, stirring frequently and allowing most of the sugar to melt before you add more. Watch carefully as the sugar darkens, stirring gently to help it melt evenly.
- Tip: Keep in mind that the flavor of the ice cream hinges on how dark you take the caramel. We take ours to a very dark, almost reddish, stage, which produces our intense signature flavor.
- 8. When the caramel becomes a dark mahogany color, remove the pan from the heat and immediately but slowly pour the cream into the pan. (The mixture will steam and bubble up, so wear oven mitts and be very careful to avoid splatters and steam burns.) When the bubbling subsides, gently stir to completely blend the cream into the caramel. If you have lumps of hardened caramel in your pan, simply put the pan over low heat and stir until the caramel is melted.
- 9. Stir in the ginger paste and salt and let cool. (You can make the swirl up to 2 weeks ahead of time. Keep it refrigerated, but let it come to room temperature before using.)
- Freeze the ice cream
- 10. When the base is completely chilled, freeze in your ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. While the ice cream is churning, put the container you'll use to store the ice cream into the freezer.
- 11. As you transfer the ice cream to the storage container, drizzle in the caramel after every few scoopfuls, using about 6 tablespoons of the caramel (or more if you like). When all the ice cream is in the container, use a chopstick or butter knife to gently swirl the mixture. Enjoy right away or, for a firmer ice cream, freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Tip: The swirl recipe makes more than you need (the recipe won't work in smaller quantities). You can thin the leftovers with a little cream and use as a sundae topping, or you can enjoy it right off the spoon!
SIMPLE CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE
Found in All*You Magazine many years ago. I love making this dish for our family - very simple and I can tweak it with different toppings so it always seems just a bit different.
Provided by HokiesMom
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 6 bowls, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice pineapple into eight rings and cut each ring into 8 pieces.
- Warm butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. When butter begins to foam, add the pineapple and brown sugar (this is when you'd add the bananas if using that option).
- Cook, stirring frequently and make sure you are turning the pineapple chunks over while stirring. This should take about 4-5 minutes - just until the pineapple is brown and all the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and place into a shallow serving bowls and let cool 2-3 minutes.
- Place a scoop of ice cream/frozen yogurt on each serving and top with other toppings if desired. Or you can serve with just a dollop of freshly whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.4, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 59.8, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 43.1, Protein 5.1
CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE
So simple, yet SO delicious. Doesn't require many ingredients or much time, perfect for a last minute way to use up that ripe pineapple that will turn any day!
Provided by Brim05005
Categories Dessert
Time 13m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a medium to large saute pan over medium heat.
- Place the pineapple slices (no more than 1/2 inch thick) over the melted butter in the pan. Sprinkle with the brown sugar.
- Baste the pineapple by tilting the pan a bit to scoop some of the butter/sugar mixture and pouring it over the pineapple slices. Cook for about 3-4 mins per side.
- Continue to baste every so often to incorporate the flavor of the butter and brown sugar.
- When cooked, place slices on plates and drizzle some of the sauce it cooked in over top. Serve with vanilla ice cream to make EXTRA delicious! Pour some of the sauce over that as well. VERY hot, let cool a little before serving.
- Enjoy :).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 54.5, Carbohydrate 13.5, Sugar 13.3, Protein 0.1
CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE
This easy dessert is perfect in the winter, when pineapples are plentiful.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Core and peel pineapple. Slice it lengthwise into eighths.
- Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Coat pineapple wedges with sugar; place in hot pan. Cook, turning once and shaking pan often, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove pineapple.
- Stir 3 tablespoons water into pan, and heat briefly; drizzle over pineapple. Serve with frozen yogurt, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 1 g
CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE AND CREME CARAMEL WITH BANANA ICE CREAM
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
- Begin by making the caramel as this is needed for the creme caramel and the pineapple. Place 1 cup of sugar in a heavy saucepan over high heat and cook until a bronze color. Swirl the pan as it begins to color to mix the sugar and caramel. Once the caramel has reached its color, very carefully pour a little of the caramel, just enough to cover the bottom, into 6 (2-ounce) timbales or ramekins.
- Using the remaining caramel, add the orange juice, rum, and vanilla extract to the pan. Return to the stove to dissolve the caramel. When all is melted, pour the caramel mixture over the pineapple slices and combine all of the ingredients for the pineapple marinade. Allow the mixture to cool for approximately 3 to 4 hours and refrigerate.
- To make the creme caramel, combine the warm milk and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the egg yolks, eggs, and remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar and beat well. Mix the warm milk and the egg mixture well to make a thin custard. Pour the custard into the ramekins, place in a deep tray, fill with 1 inch of hot water, and place in the oven for approximately 20 to 25 minutes until set. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- To serve, use a small knife and score the outside rim of the ramekins to help release the creme caramels. Turn creme caramels onto a plate, add a few slices of caramelized pineapple and raisins, drizzle a little of the juice around the plate, and finish with a scoop of banana ice cream.
CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM
This dessert relies on the same browning and deglazing techniques used for savory dishes. Many fruits benefit from a quick saute, and their natural sugars -- brought to the surface as juices evaporate -- aid in the caramelization process. If you prefer not to use rum, you can substitute more pineapple juice.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine rum and juice in a glass measuring cup. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming. Add half of the pineapple slices, and cook until well browned on both sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to baking pan.
- Sprinkle pan with 1/4 cup sugar, and cook until sugar caramelizes to a golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Turn heat off or hold skillet away from heat, and carefully add 1/2 cup rum mixture.
- Turn heat on or return pan to heat and stir with a wooden spoon, scraping loose any caramelized bits on bottom of skillet. Simmer sauce until reduced and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Pour through fine sieve into a bowl, and set aside. Wash skillet, and repeat. Cut pineapple slices, and serve over ice cream drizzled with warm sauce.
CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE SUNDAES
Whenever we get a craving for a tropical escape, this super simple recipe whisks us away in no time. Vanilla's nice but drizzling the sauce over salted caramel ice cream and taking a bite is just pure paradise. -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat; stir in brown sugar. Add pineapple; cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes. Remove pineapple with a slotted spoon; set aside. , Bring remaining juices to a simmer; cook until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat. Layer pineapple and ice cream into six dessert dishes; sprinkle with coconut and nuts. Drizzle with reduced sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CARAMEL PINEAPPLE CAKE
When guests serve this cake, no one ever guesses it's low-fat. The lemon yogurt and pineapple add moistness missing in many reduced-fat cakes. It's scrumptious topped with caramel sauce. -Amanda Denton, Barre, Vermont
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine egg substitute and pineapple; mix well. Add the next seven ingredients and mix well. Spread into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until golden brown. For sauce, combine caramel topping and pineapple juice in a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat just until bubbly Cool slightly. Serve warm over cake.
Nutrition Facts :
PINEAPPLE-GINGER CRUMB CAKE
Chunks of juicy, caramelized pineapple are strewn throughout this sour cream coffee cake, adding bright, fruity notes to the tender crumb. The streusel topping is suffused with ginger - both candied and ground - giving the whole thing a spicy bite. Serve it within a day of baking, or freeze it. It's good for well for up to 1 month.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan, a 9-by-2-inch round cake pan or a 9-inch square metal pan. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and butter the paper.
- Prepare the pineapple: In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add pineapple, brown sugar, allspice and salt, and sauté until pineapple chunks are glossy and lightly browned in spots, 7 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Make the crumb topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, almonds, candied ginger, ground ginger, cinnamon and salt. Stir in melted butter, pinching the mixture with your fingers, until 1/2-inch crumbs form. Set aside.
- Make the cake: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a handheld electric mixer and a large bowl, beat butter and sugar at medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until incorporated, then beat in rum and lime zest. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
- On low speed, beat in half of the flour mixture until smooth, then beat in the sour cream, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in remaining flour just until incorporated.
- Scrape batter into prepared pan. Scatter cooled pineapple evenly across the surface of the cake. Top with ginger crumb mixture.
- Bake until the center of the cake springs back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few crumbs, 45 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool before serving.
GRILLED CARAMELIZED BROWN SUGAR PINEAPPLE RECIPE
Juicy pineapple coated with brown sugar, cinnamon, and honey grilled to perfection - this is just like the grilled pineapple they serve at restaurants.
Provided by Camille Beckstrand
Categories Side Dish
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Thread pineapple onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes before threading pineapple on). Mix together brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and honey. Place skewered pineapple on a large plate or pan. Using a spoon or a brush, thoroughly glaze each piece of pineapple with the brown sugar mixture.
- Place skewers on a grill, preheated to a medium-high temperature. Cook for 5-10 minutes on each side, or just until the sugar-glaze starts to caramelize.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 54 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 20 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
1. Choose ripe pineapple: For the best flavor, select a ripe pineapple with a sweet and juicy taste. Look for a pineapple with a deep golden-yellow color and a fragrant aroma. 2. Use fresh ginger: Fresh ginger adds a vibrant and spicy flavor to the caramelized pineapple. If you don't have fresh ginger, you can substitute it with ground ginger, but the flavor will be less pronounced. 3. Cook the pineapple over medium heat: Cooking the pineapple over medium heat will allow it to caramelize slowly and evenly. If you cook it over high heat, the pineapple will burn and won't develop its full flavor. 4. Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the pineapple, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. If you do, the pineapple will steam instead of caramelizing. 5. Serve the caramelized pineapple warm: Caramelized pineapple is best served warm, when the flavors are at their peak. You can serve it on its own, or pair it with ice cream, yogurt, or pound cake.Conclusion:
Caramelized pineapple is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you serve it on its own, or pair it with other desserts, it's sure to be a hit. With its sweet and tangy flavor, caramelized pineapple is a perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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