Dessert Skewers

Pieces of fresh pineapple are brushed with a cooked mixture of brown sugar, lime juice and vanilla, then grilled, and served with the remaining syrup mixture.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• Pinch salt
• 1 medium pineapple

Directions:

Place brown sugar, lime juice, vanilla and salt in a small saucepan. Whisk the mixture over medium heat until it boils. Continue stirring until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool in a shallow pan. Core pineapple and cut into 8-10 long pieces; thread on skewers. Coat pineapple pieces with some of the sauce. Grill over medium-high heat until all sides are golden-brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with any remaining sauce.

Number of Servings: 8-10

Notes from the Cook: Use long metal skewers and place one pineapple piece per skewer.