Grilled Pineapple with Mint and Vanilla Syrup
Piña a la Parrilla con Jarabe de Menta y Vainilla, recipe courtesy of Alisa Romano
Recipe Yield
4 to 6 servings
Cooking time
50 minutes
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Ingredients
For the vanilla and mint syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean
- 2 cups fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish
To serve:
- 1 ripe pineapple cut into 1-inch slices
- Canola oil for brushing on the pineapple
- Vanilla ice cream for topping
To Prepare
For the vanilla and mint syrup:
- To make the mint and vanilla syrup, in a saucepan, add the water and sugar and let boil until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat.
- Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and carefully with a knife, scrape out the seeds. Add the seeds, the bean and mint leaves to the syrup. Let steep for at least a half hour.
To serve:
- Preheat the grill to medium high.
- Brush the pineapple slices with a little canola oil and place on the grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the pineapple has grill marks and the juices start to caramelize.
- Lay the grilled pineapple in a baking dish and pour the syrup over it, making sure to cover all of the slices. You can make this ahead and keep in the refrigerator.
- To serve, place a slice of pineapple on a plate, add a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Drizzle on some more of the syrup on top and garnish with a couple of mint leaves.
Comments
11comments inGrilled Pineapple with Mint and Vanilla Syrup
Kathy
Sep 16
I look forward to trying your pineapple dessert. Have made a marinated pineapple with crystallized ginger, mint, dark Rum, & shredded coconut. The crystallized ginger adds a surprise taste.
Pati Jinich
Sep 20
Yum!
RICHARD CUPPLES
Jun 24
Grilled pineapple 🍍 😋 is a favorite in Hawaii . Try sprinkling some cinnamon on it for more flavor.
Pati Jinich
Jul 08
Thanks so much for the hint Richard!
Tracy
May 07
All I can say it is YUMMY!!!!!
Pati
May 09
Oh thank you Tracy!
..Joelle
Mar 24
Patti this sounds so good.. I bet it’s great w pork. But we don’t like mint. Any substitute?
Pati
Mar 24
With just the vanilla and pineapple it will be delicious!
Windborne
Jan 08
Amazing yet simple.
Pati
Jan 13
Si!
Windborne
Jan 08
Amazing yet simple.