Grilled pineapple and icecream

Easy dessert time. This is a wonderful way to use a big, juicy pineapple.

Skin and chop the pineapple, a little heating in the pan, make a sauce, scoop on your favourite icecream, and it's done.

Quick and so, so tasty.

You could also add some fresh, grated ginger or even a sprinkle of fresh chilli for a little more Asian-flavoured.

What you'll need

Serves 6 - 8 people for dessert

1 whole pineapple, skinned, cored and sliced into 2cm thick pieces
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon rum or rum flavouring
1 tablespoon butter
Juice and zest of one lime

Icecream to serve (I used vanilla and pecan)

What to do

Heat a large pan over medium heat. Melt the butter in the pan. When it is bubbling, place the pineapple into the pan and cook until the pineapple browns. Flip the pineapple and brown on the other side. 

Once browned, remove from the pan and set aside in a warm place. Using the same pan, add the sugar, a splash of water, the rum/flavouring and the lime juice and zest. Stir ingredients well until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is thick and bubbling. Put the pineapple back into the pan and coat with the sauce. 

Remove from the pan into individual serving dishes. Top with a scoop of your favourite icecream and serve immediately (before the icecream melts).