Though simple, this is a stunning dessert. Serve, if desired, with vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream. Pisco is a South American brandy available in well-stocked liquor stores.
Ingredients
- 1 cup turbinado sugar (also called Sugar in the Raw)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- One ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch rings
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pisco or other brandy
- Mint leaves, for garnish
Directions
Step 1
Place the sugar in a shallow bowl and whisk in the cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
Step 2
Whisk together the olive oil and brandy in a small bowl or cup. Brush each slice of pineapple with the olive oil and brandy mixture and dredge in the spiced sugar. Shake off any excess sugar.
Step 3
Set up a grill for direct grilling and heat to medium-high. (Alternatively, use a grill pan or cast iron skillet.) Grill the pineapple rings for 2 minutes per side, or until they begin to brown. Serve warm, garnished with mint leaves.
Serves 6-8