Grilled Pineapple Skewers With Coconut Caramel Sauce - sugar

Method

• TO MAKE THE CARAMEL SAUCE:.
• Stir the sugar and water in a heavy based small sauce pan over a medium heat for about 2 minutes or until the sugar dissolves.
• Simmer the melted sugar without stirring for about 8 minutes or until it becomes golden brown, wiping down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush to remove any sugar crystals and swirling the pan occasionally.
• Once the sugar has turned golden brown, add the coconut cream and stir to blend (the mixture will bubble vigorously when the cream is added).
• Watch your hands!
• Simmer over a medium to low heat for about 3 minutes or until the caramel melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
• Remove the coconut caramel sauce from the heat and pour it into a serving bowl.
• TO TOAST THE COCONUT:.
• Preheat the broiler to low heat.
• Sprinkle the coconut evenly over a baking sheet.
• Broil the coconut for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until it is lightly golden.
• Watch the coconut closely while it broils to ensure it does not burn since it will cook quite quickly.
• Transfer the toasted coconut to a plate.
• TO COOK THE PINEAPPLE SKEWERS:.
• Thread 1 piece of pineapple on the end of each skewer, making 20 skewers (if using wooden skewers ~ soak for 30 before because if not they will catch on fire).
• Heat a cast iron grill pan over medium to high heat until it is very hot.
• Brush the pan with a little melted butter and grill the pineapple for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until it is heated through and grill marks appear.
• Remove the pineapple skewers from the pan and place them on a serving platter.
• Serve the pineapple skewers with the caramel sauce and toasted coconut alongside.
• The skewers are designed to be dipped into the caramel sauce and then into the toasted coconut.
• Enjoy this romantic dessert!