Vanilla Lime Pineapple Skewers Recipe

Vanilla Lime Pineapple Skewers

• Difficulty: Easy
• Makes: 4 servings
• Total Time: 2 hours 32 minutes
• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Inactive: 2 hours
• Cooking: 12 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 vanilla bean
• 8 oz dark brown sugar, about 1 cup packed
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• Small pinch of kosher salt
• 1 whole pineapple
• 8 skewers (12-inch, metal)

Instructions

1. Slice open the vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds. Add both seeds and pod to a small saucepan with brown sugar, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Whisk over medium-high heat until boiling and sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat, steep for 2 hours, discard pod, then chill syrup in a squeeze bottle until ready.
2. Preheat grill to high heat.
3. Peel pineapple, remove core, slice lengthwise into eight wedges, and trim any brown "eyes."
4. Thread wedges lengthwise onto skewers. Brush generously with syrup on all sides. Grill 4 minutes per side (about 12 minutes total), turning until caramelized and tender. Serve hot with extra syrup for dippingpure tropical bliss!