Glazed Pineapple With Macadamia Nut Crunch Recipes

BROILED PINEAPPLE WITH MACADAMIA CRUNCH

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to very hot.
• Cut off the top of the pineapple. Cut a slice off the bottom to stabilize the pineapple, then peel from top to bottom with a sharp knife. Cut out any "eyes" in the fruit. Cut into 1/2 -inch-thick slices. Using a small cookie or biscuit cutter, cut the core out of each slice. Divide the slices on ovenproof plates. Chill until ready to serve. In a small bowl, toss together the macadamia nuts, sugar, butter and salt. Spoon over the pineapple slices. Broil (not too close to the heat) until the topping is caramelized and bubbly, about 2 to 4 minutes. Serve hot.

GLAZED PINEAPPLE WITH MACADAMIA NUT CRUNCH

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the broiler.
• 2. Cut the pineapple into 8 slices, each about 1-inch thick.
• 3. For a decorative presentation you might want to cut notched grooves 1 inch apart on the top of each slice to suggest the grooves of a scallop shell.
• 4. In a small bowl, combine the nuts, brown sugar and salt.
• 5. Add the butter and stir until well blended.
• 6. Place the pineapple slices on a baking sheet lined with foil.
• 7. Sprinkle with a few tablespoons of the nut mixture or arrange in a graphic pattern over each pineapple slice.
• 8. Broil the pineapple slices about 6 inches from the heat until the filling starts to caramelize, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• 9. Serve hot.