Bon Appetit Deliciously Light/2001

Fresh Pineapple Poached in Cinnamon Syrup
Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Temperature Calories Trans Fat Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6-8


INGREDIENTS:
1-1/2 cups water 3/4 cup sugar 3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
3 1/4-inch-thick slices fresh lemon 1 large pineapple (about 4-1/2 pounds), peeled, cut lengthwise into 8 wedges, cored, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick pieces



1 Stir 1-1/2 cups water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, ginger and lemon in heavy large pot over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring syrup to boil; cover and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors.
2 Add pineapple and simmer until pineapple is just translucent, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Transfer pineapple and syrup to bowl. Refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; keep chilled.)

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