ROASTED PINEAPPLE SKEWERS

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ROASTED PINEAPPLE SKEWERS

 

1 ripe fresh pineapple, peeled or unpeeled

2 tablespoons dark rum (optional)

1/2 cup pure maple syrup

1/2 cup large blueberries

2 pints vanilla ice cream

 

Soak thin wooden skewers in warm water.

Cut off the top of the pineapple. Reserve the best-looking leaves in a bowl

of cold water (2 per serving). Use a sharp knife to cut off the bottom.

Remove peel and any eyes. Slice lengthwise, remove core and cut into 1

1/4-inch chunks.

Stir rum with maple syrup. Toss pineapple in the maple syrup. Thread,

alternating with berries, onto the skewers.

Keep skewers in a shallow dish to marinate in the syrup.

Just before grilling, brush fruit with maple syrup. Cook on grill 5 minutes

or until softened. Scoop ice cream into bowls. Stand 2 leaves at the back of

each bowl like rabbit ears and serve 1 or 2 skewers with each. Drizzle any

remaining maple syrup over the top. Makes 8 to 12 servings.