Vanilla-Poached Pineapple Sauce
Created by Mikekey on December 27, 2013
- Servings: 12
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Recipe #11626
Ingredients
- 1 whole pineapple (fresh, peeled and cored)
- 1 vanilla bean (split, 4-inch piece)
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- Fresh gingerroot (peeled, 2 slices, 1/4-inch thick)
How to Make
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Step 1: Cut pineapple into quarters lengthwise; cut each quarter crosswise into 1/2-inch slices, and set aside.
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Step 2: Scrap seeds from vanilla bean into a skillet; discard bean (or make vanilla sugar).
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Step 3: Add water, sugar, and ginger root to skillet; stir. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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Step 4: Add pineapple slices; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
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Step 5: Pour into a bowl; cover and chill.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (101.5 g)
- Calories 148.5
- Total Fat - 2.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.8 g
- Cholesterol - 10.3 mg
- Sodium - 46.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 30.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.1 g
- Sugars - 15.3 g
- Protein - 1.1 g
- Calcium - 37.2 mg
- Iron - 0.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 0.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg