Caramel Roasted Pineapple

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Ingredients

  • 13 cup sugar
  • 14 cup water
  • 7 cloves
  • 2 pieces star anise
  • 2 inches cinnamon sticks
  • 1 orange, juice of
  • 1 pineapple, peeled
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 14 cup fresh mint leaves, rolled and sliced thinly,to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise, then half each piece so you have quartered the pineapple lengthwise.
  3. Add sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves, and star anise to a medium skillet with ovenproof handles.
  4. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
  5. Boil until syrup starts to caramelize, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  6. The caramelized syrup is very hot.
  7. Carefully and slowly add the orange juice and pineapple so the syrup doesn't splatter.
  8. Transfer to the oven and roast for 10 minutes, turning at the half waypoint.
  9. Let cool to room temperature before slicing.
  10. Slice the pineapple thinly and arrange it on a platter in a decorative pattern.
  11. Drizzle lemon juice and sprinkle with mint.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

282 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.3g 17% DV
Total Fat 9.3g 12% DV
Carbs 56.2g 20% DV
Fiber 13.6g 49% DV
Sugar 9.5g 19% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 95.3mg 4% DV
Potassium 922.8mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 7.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 24.5mg 27% DV
Calcium 389.8mg 30% DV
Iron 14.7mg 82% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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