Grilled Vanilla-Ginger Pineapple

1. 1

   Cut ends off pineapple.

2. 2

   Quarter lengthwise, peel and core.

3. 3

   Prepare a hot or medium-hot grill.

4. 4

   (If you are using the grill after cooking meat or fish, allow residue to burn off and scrape away with a spatula.)

5. 5

   Stir together vanilla extract, ginger palm sugar syrup or honey, and cayenne.

6. 6

   Brush pineapple wedges lightly with butter or oil and place on grill.

7. 7

   Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, basting with the syrup, until you see grill marks and the pineapple is lightly colored.

8. 8

   Remove to a platter or to plates and brush on remaining syrup or honey.

9. 9

   Garnish with fresh mint, and serve warm.

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