Description
This recipe features spiced glazed pineapple wedges caramelized in honey and butter, accompanied by a smooth, cinnamon-infused low-fat fromage frais. The combination of warm spices, tangy lime, and sweet honey creates a delightful tropical dessert that’s both simple and elegant.
Ingredients
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For the Spiced Lime Sauce
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp clear honey
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- Few gratings of whole nutmeg
For the Cinnamon Fromage Frais
- 2 tsp icing sugar, sifted
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 200g very low-fat fromage frais
For the Pineapple Glaze
- 2 tsp butter
- 1 tbsp clear honey
- 1 fresh pineapple, cut into 8 long wedges with skin and core removed
Instructions
- Prepare the Spiced Lime Sauce: In a bowl, mix the lime juice and half of the lime zest with 1 tablespoon of honey, a pinch of ground cinnamon, and freshly grated nutmeg. Set this flavorful sauce aside to infuse.
- Make the Cinnamon Fromage Frais: Stir together the sifted icing sugar and a pinch of cinnamon into the very low-fat fromage frais until smooth and well combined. Set aside for serving.
- Caramelize the Pineapple: Heat the butter and the remaining tablespoon of honey in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat until melted and bubbly.
- Cook the Pineapple Wedges: Add the pineapple wedges to the pan and cook them for about 8 minutes, turning regularly to ensure they caramelize evenly on all sides.
- Glaze the Pineapple: Pour the prepared spiced lime sauce over the caramelized pineapple and let it bubble for a few seconds while tossing the wedges gently to coat them thoroughly in the glaze.
- Serve: Immediately transfer the glazed pineapple to plates, sprinkle with the remaining lime zest, and serve with a generous dollop of the cinnamon-spiced fromage frais on the side.
Notes
- Use very ripe pineapple for the best natural sweetness and juiciness.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg to your taste preference for spiciness.
- The fromage frais adds a tangy and creamy contrast to the sweet glazed pineapple.
- This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the warm caramelized fruit and cool creamy fromage frais together.
- For a vegan alternative, substitute fromage frais with a plant-based yogurt and use a vegan butter substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: spiced pineapple, glazed pineapple, cinnamon fromage frais, caramelized pineapple, easy dessert, tropical dessert, low-fat dessert
