Pyrotechnic Pineapple

1. 1

   Sit the pineapple on its side and slice it in half, starting at the bottom and slicing all the way up through the leafy section.

2. 2

   Chisel out the core of each half.

3. 3

   Discard.

4. 4

   Then cut around the fleshy sections with a knife (as you would a grapefruit).

5. 5

   Remove flesh with a spoon and cut into small chunks.

6. 6

   Reserve both the flesh and the rinds.

7. 7

   Melt butter in a saute pan over medium-high heat.

8. 8

   Add pineapple chunks, but none of the juice, and stir occasionally for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar and stir occasionally for 30 seconds, or until it has dissolved.

10. 10

    Repeat the same process, 1 tablespoon at a time, with the remaining sugar.

11. 11

    Pour in liqueur, let it heat up for 10 seconds, then ignite.

12. 12

    Place a single scoop of ice cream in each of the hollowed-out pineapple shells and pour half the contents of pan overtop each.

13. 13

    Serve immediately with 2 spoons per couple.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.