Grilled Pineapple Butterscotch Sundaes
Description
A scoop of vanilla ice cream served over grilled pineapple with a sweet and creamy butterscotch sauce makes a wonderful dessert. Canned pineapple can be used when fresh pineapple isn't in season.
Ingredients
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6 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 fresh pineapples - peeled, cored, and cut into 6 spears
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1/2 cup butter
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 pinch salt
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3 cups vanilla ice cream
Directions
1
Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
2
Heat 6 tablespoons butter, white sugar, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Brush pineapple spears with butter mixture.
3
Arrange pineapple on preheated grill and cover; grill until lightly browned, turning occasionally, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer pineapple to a platter.
4
Melt remaining 1/2 cup butter in another saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and heavy cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and salt. Serve pineapple topped with cream sauce and ice cream.