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Calypso Grilled Pineapple

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When you are ready to throw these pineapple slices on the grill, let everyone gather round while a good flame is going. When the rum hits the fire it will flare-up, so keep your eyebrows out of range and let everyone be awed by your grilling prowess as the flames shoot up as you prepare this grilled dessert.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: Serves 4 to 8

Ingredients:

  • 1 pineapple cored and cut into 8 wedges
  • 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark rum
  • Vanilla ice cream

Preparation:

Combine Worcestershire sauce, honey, butter, sugar and rum in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until it begins to thicken. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Preheat and oil grill. Brush pineapple pieces with sauce and place on grill. Cook for about 5 minutes turning occasionally. Surface of the pineapple should brown. Remove from grill, top with ice cream and remaining sauce.

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