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Ginger-Rum Grilled Pineapple

Ingredients:
Serves 4

• 1 large ripe pineapple, peeled & cored
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 cup dark rum
• 1 pint mango sorbet
• 1/2 cup toasted macadamia nuts

Procedure:

To Prepare the Pineapple: Slice the pineapple into 3/4 inch slices. Combine the butter, sugar, ginger, lime, cinnamon & allspice in a low pan. Marinate the pineapple for 5 minutes in the mixture.

To Cook the Pineapple: Preheat the grill high. Grill the pineapple slices over direct high heat, caramelizing each side for about 2-3 minutes. Remove to a large serving platter. Pour the rum over the hot pineapple and ignite very carefully.

To Serve: Scoop mango sorbet in the center and top with toasted macadamia nuts.