Roasted Pineapple with Honey and Pistachios

A luxurious dessert featuring caramelized pineapple wedges roasted with honey and brown sugar, served with crème fraîche and topped with crunchy pistachios and fresh mint.

4 servings
50 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 medium pineapple
  • ¼ cup crème fraîche
  • cup pistachios
  • 2 tablespoons mint leaves

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir first 3 ingredients in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Add pineapple; toss to coat. Let marinate, tossing occasionally, for 10 minutes. Place pineapple, one flat side down, on prepared sheet; reserve marinade.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Roast pineapple for 15 minutes. Turn, brush with marinade, and roast until tender and caramelized, 10-15 minutes. Drizzle remaining marinade over; let cool slightly.

    30 min

  3. 3.

    Divide pineapple among plates. Spoon crème fraîche alongside. Garnish with nuts and mint.

    5 min