Canyon Ranch Grilled Golden Pineapple With Caramel Sauce Recipes

GRILLED PINEAPPLE NAPOLEONS WITH COCONUT CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. FOR CARAMEL SAUCE: Combine the sugar and coconut milk in heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking to dissolve the sugar. Simmer briskly until thick, golden and very flavorful, about 5 minutes or so, whisking often. Remove the pan from the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
• 2. FOR THE NAPOLEONS: Place 1 phyllo sheet on a flat work surface. Coat with cooking spray, and sprinkle evenly with 1/2 tsp. sugar. Top with 1 phyllo sheet; coat again with cooking spray, and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. sugar. Cut phyllo stack into thirds lengthwise; cut each in half, creating 6 even rectangular stacks. Repeat procedure with remaining phyllo sheets, cooking spray, and 1 tsp. sugar.
• 3. Grill phyllo stacks, without grill lid, over medium-low heat, 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Set aside till ready to assemble.
• 4. Next sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on both sides of the pineapple slices. Grill the pineapple on med heat until warmed through and softened. Remove from grill onto a plate and get ready to assemble the napoleons.
• 5. Place 1 grilled phyllo stack on each of 6 serving plates; top with pineapple slices. Drizzle caramel sauce evenly on top of pineapple slices. Top each with 1 grilled phyllo stack. Top with fresh whipped cream or ready whip and drizzle with more caramel sauce. Serve immediately while pineapple is still warm.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH CARAMEL DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• In small saucepan, place unwrapped caramels, half-and-half and rum flavoring. Heat over low to medium-low heat, stirring, until sauce is thick and smooth. Keep warm until ready to serve.
• Preheat grill to medium hot. Grill pineapple slices about 6 minutes on each side until pineapple softens and turns slightly more yellow in color. Turn; grill other side.
• Place grilled pineapple slices on cutting board. Cut each slice into bite-size pieces. Discard core pieces.
• Arrange pineapple equally on 4 dessert plates; drizzle caramel sauce over pineapple, or dip pineapple chunks into caramel sauce.

CANYON RANCH GRILLED GOLDEN PINEAPPLE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine sugar, 2 1/2 tbsp water, and corn syrup in a medium-sized saucepan. Simmer over low heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook until sugar is dark in color. Slowly add milk and butter and whip briskly with wire whisk until sauce is smooth. Keep warm. Preheat grill pan over medium heat. Grill pineapple 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear. Place 2 slices on each plate and drizzle with 2 tbsp caramel sauce. Garnish each plate with 1 tbsp macadamias.

CANYON RANCH COCOA CHIMICHANGA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine bananas, chocolate sauce, and 1 tsp cinnamon. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp cinnamon and sugar. Set aside. Lay out 1 sheet phyllo onto a flat surface. Spray lightly with cooking spray and fold in half lengthwise. Turn sheet so one of the narrower ends is facing you. Place 1/6 mixture about 1 inch from the bottom and about 1 inch from each side. Roll one quarter of the length of the phyllo, then fold in sides and continue rolling the length of the phyllo (as you would a burrito or wrap). Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and place on baking sheet with open flap down. Lightly spray the exterior of chimichangas with cooking spray and dust with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place in oven immediately and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

PINEAPPLE CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine 3/4 cup reserved pineapple liquid and cornstarch; blend well.
• Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add cornstarch/pineapple juice mixture and brown sugar; blend well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute.
• Stir in pineapple and cherries. Cook for another 1 1/2 minutes.
• Serve warm over ice cream, or along side custard tart.