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Photograph: Jonathan Gregson
Vanilla pineapple with star anise
Sarah Randell's vanilla pineapple with star anise from Sainsbury's magazine is a sophisticated yet simple pud, warm with spice
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Ready in 25 minutes
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Cooking time 15 minutes
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Prep time 10 minutes
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Serves 4
Ingredients
- 800 g prepared fresh pineapple chunks
- 4 tbsp light or dark soft brown sugar
- 1 vanilla pod, halved lengthways and seeds removed
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- 1 star anise
- 500 ml vanilla ice cream, to serve
Method
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1
Preheat the grill to a high setting. Tip the pineapple chunks (and any juice) into a bowl with the sugar.
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2
Put the vanilla seeds in a small dish with the orange juice and mix together.
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3
Pour the vanilla liquid into the bowl with the pineapple and add the star anise. Toss together, then tip the whole lot into a shallow ovenproof dish.
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4
Grill the pineapple for 15 minutes, turning it two or three times and basting it with the sugary juices. Eat warm with the vanilla ice cream.
