Course: Sweets

Keyword: Dairy-Free, Desserts, Fruit, Gluten-Free, Grill, Summer, Vanilla Lime Pineapple Skewers

Vanilla Lime Pineapple Skewers

Name: Vanilla Lime Pineapple Skewers
Prep time: 32 min
Total time: 152 min
Ingredients: 1 vanilla bean; 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; Pinch kosher salt; 1 whole pineapple

ACTIVE TIME: 32

TOTAL TIME: 2 32

Yield: 4 servings

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1 vanilla bean
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
Pinch kosher salt
1 whole pineapple

Specialized Hardware

8 (12-inch) metal skewers

ACTIVE TIME: 32

TOTAL TIME: 2 32

Yield: 4 servings

Procedure

Split open the vanilla bean pod and scrape out the pulp. Add the pod and the pulp to a small saucepan along with the brown sugar, lime juice, and salt. Whisk together and place the mixture over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring just until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 2 hours before using. Remove the vanilla bean pod. Once cool, place the syrup in a squeeze bottle or other sealable container. Store in the refrigerator.
Heat grill on high.
Peel and remove the core from the pineapple. Cut the pineapple into eighths, lengthwise, and remove any prickly brown eyes.
Thread the pieces of pineapple onto the skewers lengthwise. Coat the skewered pineapple on all sides with the syrup. Grill on all sides until golden brown and tender, approximately 4 minutes per side, 12 minutes total. Serve with any remaining sauce.