CARIBBEAN BAKED PINEAPPLE
Grown only in the New World tropics, pineapples belong to the bromeliad family. Bromeliads are epiphytes, or air plants, which means they absorb water and nutrients from their environment through microscopic hairs at the base of their leaves.Their roots function only as an anchoring support. It takes 13 to 18 months for a pineapple to mature. From "The Florida Keys Cookbook" and posted for ZWT5.
Provided by kitty.rock
Categories Pineapple
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F Remove all but about 1 inch of green leaves from top of pineapple. Cut pineapple in half lengthwise. With a serrated knife, carefully cut around the perimeter of each half pineapple. With a large serving spoon, carefully scoop out pineapple, separating it from the shell - be sure to keep the shell intact.
- Cut the flesh (not the shell) of each half pineapple in half again, lengthwise. Cut out the tough inner core. Cut the pineapple in 1-inch bite-size pieces (about 3 cups). Drain one pineapple shell on paper toweling. Discard the other shell.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pineapple, lime segments, sugar and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer pineapple mixture, including all butter, to pineapple shell. Set aside.
- Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs and saute, stirring frequently, until crumbs are toasted and browned. Top pineapple with tasted breadcrumbs.
- Place pineapple shell in an appropriately sized baking dish. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. (You can prepare this recipe early in the day, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until baking. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.).
- NOTE: In the tropics, fruit is quite often cooked like a vegetable and served as a side dish. If you want an even more peppery kick to this dish, add 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb-butter mixture.
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Mst Tania
t_m69@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! The pineapple is so juicy and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit.
Shettul Muna
shettul@hotmail.frI love this recipe! The pineapple is so juicy and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit.
Akidulul Islam
a.islam@yahoo.comThis was my first time making baked pineapple, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the pineapple was delicious. I served it with vanilla ice cream, and it was the perfect dessert.
Hrishikaa Maharjan
maharjan.h@yahoo.comI made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! The pineapple was cooked perfectly, and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Mustafa mallah
mallah-mustafa52@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover pineapple. The pineapple is cooked until it's caramelized, and the glaze is sweet and tangy. I served it with rice and grilled chicken, and it was a delicious meal.
Ojok Isaac
isaac_o52@yahoo.comThis recipe is so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The pineapple is cooked to perfection, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mirza Saad
saad_mirza3@hotmail.comI love this recipe! The pineapple is so juicy and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit.
Noa Kyando
k82@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The pineapple is so juicy and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit.
Motsatsi Maake
mm@gmail.comI made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! The pineapple was cooked perfectly, and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Jaelynn Bird
j-bird@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover pineapple. The pineapple is cooked until it's caramelized, and the glaze is sweet and tangy. I served it with rice and grilled chicken, and it was a delicious meal.
Muhammad Sanawar
s_m97@hotmail.comI love this recipe! The pineapple is so juicy and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit.
Iv akter
a79@aol.comThis was my first time making baked pineapple, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the pineapple was delicious. I served it with vanilla ice cream, and it was the perfect dessert.
Ifunanya Emma
e-i53@gmail.comI've made this recipe a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pineapple is always cooked to perfection, and the glaze is just addictive. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mark Coblah
mark94@yahoo.comThis recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The pineapple was juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.