Desserts Recipes - Pineapple with Papaya Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 sweet pineapple melted butter, for greasing and brushing

• 2 pieces drained stem ginger in syrup, cut into fine matchsticks, plus 30ml/2 tbsp stem ginger syrup from the jar

• 30ml/2 tbsp demerara (raw) sugar

• pinch of ground cinnamon fresh mint sprigs, to decorate

For the sauce:

• 1 ripe papaya, peeled and seeded

• 175m1/6fl oz/3/4 cup apple juice

Serves 6

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Method:

1. Peel the pineapple and take spiral slices off the outside to remove the eyes. Cut it crossways into six slices, each 2.5cm/1 in thick.

2. Line a baking sheet with a sheet of foil, rolling up the sides to make a rim. Grease the foil with melted butter. Preheat the grill (broiler).

3. Arrange the pineapple slices on the lined baking sheet. Brush with butter, then top with the ginger matchsticks, sugar and cinnamon.

4. Drizzle over the stem ginger syrup. Grill (broil) for 5-7 minutes or until the slices are golden and lightly charred on the surface.

5. Meanwhile, make the sauce. Cut a few slices from the papaya and set aside, then puree the rest with the apple juice in a blender or food processor.

6. Press the puree through a sieve (strainer) placed over a bowl, then stir in any juices from cooking the pineapple.

7. Serve the pineapple slices with a little sauce drizzled around each plate. Decorate with the reserved papaya slices and the mint sprigs.

Note: Pineapple cooked this way takes on a superb flavor and is sensational when served with the sweet papaya sauce. This sauce can also be served with savory dishes, particularly grilled chicken and game birds as well as pork and lamb.