Roasted Pineapple with Honey and Pistachios
Simple roasted pineapple, marinated in honey and orange juice, and topped with crushed pistachios and fresh mint. Serve with yogurt or whipped coconut cream for a healthy dessert!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large pineapple
- ½ cup (120 mL) fresh Cara Cara or regular orange
- ⅓ cup (70 g) lightly packed dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure honey
- whole fat Greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt for serving
- pistachios roughly chopped
- fresh mint leaves finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a rack in the center position. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Peel and core the pineapple. Slice into 2 to 3-inch long wedges, roughly ¾-inch thick. In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, brown sugar, and honey. Add the pineapple slices to the bowl, toss, and allow them to macerate for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pineapple from the marinade (reserve the liquid for later) and place the pieces onto the baking sheet, spacing them apart evenly, so the do not touch each other Roast for 15 minutes. Using tongs, turn the pineapple and brush each slice with the marinade. Continue to roast for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until the pineapple is caramelized. Set on a rack to cool. Remove the pineapple from the pan and toss with 2 tablespoons of the reserved macerating liquid.
- Serve pineapple and garnish with a dollop of Greek yogurt, chopped pistachios, and fresh mint.
Recipe adapted slightly from Bon Appetit.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 5g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 58mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 40g