Balsamic Roasted Pineapple

Complement the natural sweetness of roasted pineapple with sweetly tangy balsamic vinegar, a little honey, and just a hint of five spice.

Around here, we like pineapple. However, we don't like the tingly itchiness pineapple comes with. It's caused by bromelain, a protease enzyme present in fresh pineapple. So how can you get rid of the tingly irritation? Heating pineapple works because it'll denature the protein, leaving behind all the tasty goodness, and none of the irritation. Roasting also concentrates flavor and makes fruits seem sweeter, so I went with it. And while roasted pineapple's plenty tasty, I wanted to add another flavor - balsamic vinegar. I thought the tangy sweetness would perfectly complement the pineapple. And since we ate this balsamic roasted pineapple for dessert, I added just a bit of honey. The five spice adds a bit more tastiness without being obvious, and you can leave it out if you can't find any. It's often sold in Asian groceries. Another option is grilling this pineapple instead of roasting. A great idea, especially if you've already got the grill going.

Do you feel the tingly itchiness when eating fresh pineapple? How do you deal with it?

Balsamic Roasted Pineapple

by CJ Huang

Complement the natural sweetness of roasted pineapple with sweetly tangy balsamic vinegar, a little honey, and just a hint of five spice.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

Materials:

Mass	Weight	Volume	Number	Material	Notes
		2 tablespoons		honey
		1/2 teaspoon		five spice powder
1010 grams			1	pineapple, peeled and sliced
		1/3 cup		balsamic vinegar	Use white balsamic vinegar for a more "pineapple" color.

Methods:

1. Gather all materials.
2. Combine vinegar, honey, and 5 spice powder.
3. Coat pineapple in sauce, Then, bake at 400F until slightly caramelized. (Or throw it on the grill.) Brush sauce over pineapple a few more times as it's cooking.

Methods with Images:

	1. Gather all materials.
	2. Combine vinegar, honey, and 5 spice powder.
	3. Coat pineapple in sauce, Then, bake at 400F until slightly caramelized. (Or throw it on the grill.) Brush sauce over pineapple a few more times as it's cooking.

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