Has anyone got any good ideas for pineapple please? I have a whole one here and not sure what to do with it other then just sit and eat it. Also how long will fresh pineapple keep for? TIA
alebix,
Dec 29, 6:13pm
It will last a couple of days in the fridge.
How about making an upside down pineapple cake? smoothies? pineapple fritters?
chopped up and put in a rice pudding...
buzzy110,
Dec 29, 6:18pm
Just eat it IMO. How can you possibly add to perfection?
a_n_h,
Dec 29, 6:21pm
thanks for the ideas how do i make pineapple fritters? they sound yummy!! hubby wont touch pineapple with a barge pole so its just for me and the 3 kids..
cookessentials,
Dec 29, 6:49pm
Grilled pineapple with rum is delicious
cookessentials,
Dec 29, 6:54pm
Caramelised Pineapple
1 large lime 1 large fresh pineapple, peeled, sliced thickly 1/3 cup (75g) firmly packed brown sugar 4 scoops ice-cream
Peel the rind thinly from the lime, avoiding any of the white pith. Cut the lime rind into thin strips (or remove the rind with a zester). Squeeze two tablespoons of juice from the lime.
Cook the pineapple slices, in batches, in a large oiled, non-stick frying pan until they are browned on both sides.
Remove from pan. Add sugar, juice and rind to same pan, cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved. Return pineapple to pan and toss slices gently to coat in syrup.
Serve pineapple with ice-cream and syrup
missy-barbie,
Dec 29, 6:56pm
gosh i wouldnt ever do anything else with fress pineapplle, it would be awaste. yum me and my daughter could finish a pineapple
cookessentials,
Dec 29, 7:01pm
This one tastes really refreshing and brings out the flavour of the pineapple.
1 pineapple, skin removed and cut into quarters lengthwise 8 bamboo skewers, soaked
syrup: 200ml water 100ml white rum 100g sugar 3cm piece ginger, peeled and sliced 1 stick lemongrass, bruised zest and juice of 1 lemon zest and juice of 1 lime 1 dried red chilli
spiced sugar 1 dried red chilli 2 teaspoons rock salt 3 teaspoons caster sugar
To make the syrup, place all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil, making sure the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and cool, then strain.
Marinate the pineapple in the syrup overnight
To make the spiced sugar, pound the dried chilli and salt in a mortar until you have fine flakes of chilli. Add the caster sugar.
Prepare your barbecue for cooking on a medium-high heat.
Thread the pineapple onto the bamboo skewers and place over the barbecue. Cook until caramelised, turning the fruit as required.
Serve with the spiced sugar in a dipping bowl
a_n_h,
Dec 29, 7:04pm
does the alcohol burn off cookessentials? im 35 weeks pregnant so a bit iffy about cooking aith alcohol.
wouldnt eat a whole pineapple give us a stomach ache though?
missy-barbie,
Dec 29, 7:11pm
4 people wouldnt get a stomach ach from only one pineapple. alcohol evaporates when cooked
cookessentials,
Dec 29, 7:15pm
The alcohol will burn off,but if you wish, err on the side of caution. You wont get stomach ache, but it is GREAT for the digestion.
fruitluva2,
Dec 29, 7:47pm
Do you have an Upside down pineapple cake recipe please Alebix? I have a pineapple that needs to be used too. Cheers
a_n_h,
Dec 29, 9:18pm
thanks all. looks like fresh pineapple for dessert tonight. will get some more to try out the other recipes though.
alebix,
Dec 29, 9:31pm
Sorry fruitluva I dont... Its one recipe I dont seem to have...
BTW its an old wives tale that fresh pineapple juice will bring on your labour...
cutex01,
Dec 29, 10:11pm
I have half a pineapple I need to use up too so I'm doing spicy beef meatball stirfry and will cut up the pineapple and chuck that in.Serving it with rice.Something quick and easy anyway. :o)
budgel,
Dec 30, 2:01am
We had fresh pineapple slices for a sit up in bed type breakfast. I bought one on Christmas Eve Day in Kaitaia, drove to Whangarei and had it on Christmas day. That hot day in the car ripened it perfectly.
a_n_h,
Dec 30, 4:01pm
i didnt even think of that alebix!! it didnt work with miss 6 tomorrow. and i ate heaps and heaps of it.
fruitluva2,
Dec 25, 12:01pm
Thats ok Alebix, maybe I will try a pineapple pie using a fresh one.
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