Name: Fresh Pineapple Poached in Cinnamon Syrup
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half; 3 1/4-inch-thick slices peeled fresh ginger; 1 1/4-inch-thick slice fresh lemon; 1 large pineapple (about 4 1/2 pounds), peeled, cut lengthwise into 8 wedges, cored, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick pieces

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water

3/4 cup sugar

3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half

3 1/4-inch-thick slices peeled fresh ginger

1 1/4-inch-thick slice fresh lemon

1 large pineapple (about 4 1/2 pounds), peeled, cut lengthwise into 8 wedges, cored, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick pieces

Preparation

Stir 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, ginger and lemon in heavy large pot over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring syrup to boil; cover and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Add pineapple and simmer until pineapple is just translucent, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Transfer pineapple and syrup to bowl. Refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)

TagsFruit Dessert Dessert Cinnamon Herbs & Spices Ginger Lemon Citrus Fruit Pineapple Nut Free Dairy Free Gluten Free Make Ahead Simmer Bon Appétit

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