Desserts

Peppered Pineapple with Vanilla Ice Cream

The intense, sweet flavour of Bethonga Gold pineapples is the focal point of this hearty dessert.

Serves 4-6.
Prep Time: 15 minutes.
Cooking Time: 5-7 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 Bethonga Gold pineapple, peeled and cut into 1 inch slices with core removed
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 100g sugar
• 20ml lemon juice
• 50ml orange juice
• 70g unsalted butter
• 50ml brandy
• Vanilla ice cream

Cooking Instructions

• Sprinkle pepper over pineapple slices.
• Heat butter in a pan, add pineapple and flame with brandy.
• Add both juices and sugar and cook on low heat until golden brown.
• Place pineapple slices on plates and arrange a scoop of ice cream in the middle.
• Drizzle remaining syrup over ice cream and serve.