Caramelised Roasted Pineapple with Cinnamon Butter

Ingredients

• 1 large pineapple, peeled and sliced into rings (1.5cm thickness (just over 1/2-inch))
• 1 tablespoon melted butter (or neutral oil)
• 60 grams (1/4 cup) salted butter (if using unsalted, add a generous pinch of salt)
• 50 grams (1/4 cup) soft brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• juice of 1/2 a small lime
• 1/2 vanilla extract
• pecan nuts, roughly chopped
• vanilla ice cream
• Greek yoghurt

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Prepare the pineapple ---

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F.

3. 3

   Arrange the pineapple rings on a parchment-lined baking tray and brush lightly with melted butter or oil.Tip: Leave a little space between the rings so they roast instead of steam.

4. 4

   --- Roast the pineapple ---

5. 5

   Roast for 25 minutes, turning halfway, until deeply golden around the edges with slightly sticky juices on the tray.

6. 6

   Move the tray under the broiler/grill for 1–3 minutes per side for deeper colour and lightly charred spots. Tip: Watch closely under the broiler as pineapple can burn quickly.

7. 7

   --- Make the sauce ---

8. 8

   While the pineapple roasts, add the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, lime juice, and vanilla to a small saucepan.

9. 9

   Warm gently over low heat until the sugar is melted and the sauce is glossy. Do not boil.

10. 10

    --- Serve ---

11. 11

    Arrange the warm pineapple rings on a serving platter, slightly overlapping.

12. 12

    Spoon over the warm cinnamon butter sauce and serve with ice cream or Greek yoghurt.

13. 13

    Scatter over nuts if using.