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Recipe Tags: 30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Low Protein Side Dishes Fruit Caribbean Central American Summer Dietary Seasonal Low In Something Tropical Fruit Pineapple

Caribbean Baked Pineapple

Grown only in the new world tropics, pineapples belong to the bromeliad family. Bromeliads are epiphytes, or air plants, which means they absorb water and nutrients from their environment through microscopic hairs at the base of their leaves.their roots function only as an anchoring support. It takes 13 to 18 months for a pineapple to mature. From the florida keys cookbook" and posted for zwt5."

Steps

Preheat oven to 425f remove all but about 1 inch of green leaves from top of pineapple.
Cut pineapple in half lengthwise.
With a serrated knife , carefully cut around the perimeter of each half pineapple.
With a large serving spoon , carefully scoop out pineapple , separating it from the shell - be sure to keep the shell intact.
Cut the flesh of each half pineapple in half again , lengthwise.
Cut out the tough inner core.
Cut the pineapple in 1-inch bite-size pieces.
Drain one pineapple shell on paper toweling.
Discard the other shell.
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add pineapple , lime segments , sugar and red pepper flakes.
Cook for 5 minutes , stirring frequently.
Transfer pineapple mixture , including all butter , to pineapple shell.
Set aside.
Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
Add breadcrumbs and saute , stirring frequently , until crumbs are toasted and browned.
Top pineapple with .

Ingredients

pineapple, butter, lime, sugar, red pepper flakes, fresh breadcrumb