Bananas Foster is a fantastic old school dessert that originated in New Orleans.  Not typically a fan of bananas, but a big fan of boozy desserts - I thought I would try this “quick” version with fresh pineapple just for a change of pace.  It’s delicious & so easy, you’ll be whipping this up anytime you see those glorious pineapples on sale at the supermarket.
 
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup brown sugar
Pinch of best quality ground cinnamon
½  ripe pineapple—peeled, cored and cut into 8 long spears
½ cup dark rum
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

In a large frying pan, melt the butter over high heat until lightly browned. Stir in the brown sugar and the cinnamon – stir to combine. Add the pineapple and cook over moderate heat, shaking the skillet, until the sugar is melted and the pineapple is slightly tender, about 2 minutes. Flip the pineapple spears. Add the rum, carefully ignite and cook until the flames subside. Transfer to plates and serve with ice cream.

 

by Angie Quaale of Well Seasoned