Say ‘Hello!’ to yellow, with this pineapple dessert🍍
Use fresh or tinned, you decide. Pineapple is rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and bromelain, which boost immunity, aid digestion, reduce inflammation, and supports heart and skin health. It’s low in calories, high in fibre, and may help with weight management and eye health. Turn it into a delicious treat with our recipe provided by Cooking Good and complete this months ‘Eat A Rainbow Challenge’ by ticking off yellow!
Makes approximately 2 – 4 servings
Preparation time is approximately 5 minutes
Cooking time is approximately 5 – 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 large tin of pineapple rings or chunks
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- Vanilla ice-cream
- Sprigs of mint (optional)
How to make your poached pineapple
1. Drain the pineapple and put the juice aside.
2. Add the chunks or rings to a pan with two tablespoons of pineapple juice or water.
3. Add the cinnamon and honey.
4. Mix and simmer on a medium heat for 5-10 minutes.
Serve with ice-cream and a sprig of mint (if using).
Hints/tips
Use tinned peaches as alternative.
Use half a teaspoon of powdered
ginger or half an inch of grated fresh
ginger for an extra kick.
Can be kept in the fridge once
cooled and added to breakfast
porridge as a topping.
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