Grilled Pineapple Rings With Ice Cream

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   Prepare barbecue grill and preheat for direct, medium-high heat (the charcoal or gas flame is directly under the cooking area, and you can hold your hand just above grill level only 3 to 4 seconds).

2. 2

   For charcoal grill: Before you put the grill over the hot coals, brush it with a light coat of oil.

3. 3

   For gas grill: When hot, brush grill with a light coat of oil.

4. 4

   While grill heats, cut pineapple crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices; cut out the core from each slice and discard.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and lime juice; brush onto both sides of pineapple slices with a pastry brush.

6. 6

   Lay pineapple slices on lightly oiled grill (close lid on gas grill) and cook, turning once with a wide spatula, until pineapple is hot and tinged with brown on both sides, about 8 minutes total.

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   With spatula, transfer 1 or 2 pineapple slices to dessert bowls; top with a scoop of ice cream and sprinkle equally with coconut and peanuts, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.