Rum-roasted Caribbean pineapple

The grilled pineapple with rum sauce is a dessert that you will find in many Caribbean islands. The association of grilled pineapple and rum well recalls the tropical spirit of this region, and brings a touch of warmth and sweetness. This gluten -free dessert is simple to prepare and can be served after a light meal or like a delicacy during summer evenings. The caramel of brown sugar and the spicy aroma of the rum enhance the freshness of the toasted pineapple.

Preparation time 5 mins

Cooking time 15 mins

Total time 20 mins

Difficulty: beginner

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 pineapple, peeled and cut into thick slices
4 tbsp brown sugar
60 ml of dark rum
1 tsp cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 Tbsp butter or coconut oil
Vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)

Preparation

1
Prepare the pineapple:
2
Peel the pineapple and cut it into thick slices (about 1 cm).
3
In a bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Rub the pineapple slices with this mixture to coat them evenly.
4
Grill the pineapple:
5
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
6
Lightly grease the grill with coconut oil or butter.
7
Arrange the pineapple slices on the grill and cook them for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until well marked and lightly caramelized.
8
Prepare the rum sauce:
9
In a small saucepan, melt the butter or coconut oil over low heat.
10
Add the rum, remaining brown sugar and lime juice. Stir well until the mixture thickens slightly and forms a syrupy sauce.
11
Let it simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes so that the alcohol evaporates and the flavors concentrate.
12
Assemble and serve:
13
Arrange the grilled pineapple slices on plates.
14
Generously pour the hot rum sauce over the pineapple.
15
For a touch of freshness, serve the grilled pineapple with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (optional).
16
This gluten-free pineapple dessert recipe is simple to make, fresh and delicious.

Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/ananas-roti-a-la-sauce-au-rhum-jamaique/