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Pukka pineapple with bashed-up mint sugar

A gorgeously fruity mix

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Pineapple with Mint Sugar | Fruit Recipes | Jamie Oliver Recipes (2)

A gorgeously fruity mix

“It's so simple, but the pineapple mint combo just tastes incredible! Kids'll love this one too ”

Serves 4

Cooks In20 minutes

DifficultySuper easy

FruitAustralia dayDesserts

Nutrition per serving
  • Calories 82 4%

  • Fat 3g 4%

  • Saturates 0g 0%

  • Sugars 20.5g 23%

  • Salt 0g 0%

  • Protein 0.6g 1%

  • Carbs 20.6g 8%

  • Fibre 1.5g -

Of an adult's reference intake

recipe adapted from

Happy Days with the Naked Chef

By Jamie Oliver

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Ingredients

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  • 1 ripe pineapple
  • natural yoghurt , to serve, optional
  • 2 tablespoons caster sugar
  • 1 handful fresh mint

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recipe adapted from

Happy Days with the Naked Chef

By Jamie Oliver

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Method

  1. As a child I always thought that a simple fruit option for dessert was flippin' boring and it never excited me in the slightest. But I now realize it was because no one did anything remotely exciting with the fruit. This recipe, however, I would definitely have enjoyed as a kid. It's one of those combinations that just explodes in your mouth and you can't get enough of it. Once you try it, you'll never forget it.
  2. Buy yourself a ripe pineapple. It should smell slightly sweet and you should be able to remove the leaves quite easily. Cut both ends off and peel the skin with a knife, removing any little black bits. Then cut the pineapple into quarters and remove the slightly less tasty core, which I usually discard or suck on while preparing the rest of the dish. Finely slice your quarters, lengthways, as thin as you can. Lay out flat in one or two layers on a large plate. Don't refrigerate this – just put it to one side.
  3. Take the plate to the table after dinner with a pot of yoghurt that can be passed round, then return with a pestle and mortar with the sugar in it. Your family or guests will probably think you've gone mad, especially if you ignore them while you do this, but pick the mint leaves and add them to the sugar. Bash the hell out of it in the pestle and mortar at the table. You'll see the sugar change colour and it will smell fantastic. It normally takes about a minute to do if you've got a good wrist action. Sprinkle the mint sugar over the plate of pineapple – making sure you don't let anyone nick any pineapple before you sprinkle the sugar over. What a fantastic thing. If you have any leftovers, you could always make a piña colada with them.

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Pineapple with Mint Sugar | Fruit Recipes | Jamie Oliver Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What to do with pineapple mint? ›

Pineapple mint is edible, so can be used to flavor tea, jelly or fruit salads, or as a colorful garnish. The leaves are also added to light, fruity potpourri and is has been used for medicinal purposes. Although it can be used as a culinary herb, this variety is frequently grown just as an ornamental.

What is carpaccio dessert made of? ›

This Pineapple Carpaccio dessert recipe (made popular by Jamie Oliver) is made of pineapple slices and berries, with ginger-spiced yogurt mix with mint and lime as the sauce. Topped with toasted coconut and more mint leaves, this is a light and healthy dessert that looks as fancy as it sounds!

What are the benefits of pineapple and mint? ›

Calm your body and mind. Peaceful treats joint pain and muscle inflammation while alleviating stress and tension throughout your body.

What does pineapple mint taste like? ›

Pineapple mint offers a mild, tropical, menthol aroma with a hint of pineapple and a subtle, sweet, fruity, and minty flavor.

Why can you eat carpaccio and not get sick? ›

With whole cut of beef the bacteria is located on the outside of the meat. The only effective method to kill the bacteria is to sear the outside of the meat, thus when serving raw meat, as for Carpaccio, the raw meat must have been seared first.

What does carpaccio mean in Italian? ›

[karˈpattʃo ] masculine noun. thin slices of raw meat or fish served with olive oil or with a sauce.

Why is carpaccio so good? ›

Carpaccio represents the best elements of Italian cuisine: fresh preparation, incredible texture, and bright flavors. From the smoothness of the olive oil to the tender cut of meat, to the briny salty flavor of capers to the bright splash of lemon, carpaccio is a simple yet elegant way to begin a meal.

What to put on pineapple to make it taste better? ›

Honey: Honey adds subtle sweetness. Hot sauce: A dash of hot sauce heats things up. Salt: Salt enhances the overall flavor of the grilled pineapple.

Why do you soak pineapple in water? ›

If the flavor isn't doing it for you, that odd feeling can be hard to overcome. That's why soaking or washing pineapple in salt water is such a great hack. Salt will actually activate the bromelain before it even enters your body, so by the time you eat it, the protein will have gone inactive.

What goes well with fresh pineapple? ›

Apricot, chilli, coconut, ginger, grapefruit, guava, kiwi, lychee, mango, orange, papaya, pear, persimmon, pomegranate, rambutan, strawberry, sweet potato. Basil, blue cheese, cinnamon, coriander, cottage cheese, macadamia, rosemary, sage. Caramel, crab, duck, tamarind, wild rice.

What's the healthiest way to eat pineapple? ›

Using pineapple in all forms will give you the best nutritional benefit and prevent boredom from eating the same thing over and over. Also, make sure to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables in all forms for optimal nutrition.

Should you rinse after eating pineapple? ›

Simply rinsing the mouth with water after eating foods like pineapple can help to dilute any harmful acids, and always wait at least 30 minutes before brushing your teeth. This gives the enamel a chance to remineralise following the 'acid attack'.

Does pineapple mint come back every year? ›

In the Garden

Make sure you prune any leaves that do not have the cream color because leaves that are solid green are actually Apple Mint which will take over the plant if not cut off. In the Winter, cut the plant back to the ground and it will grow back in the Spring.

Can you eat pineapple mint flowers? ›

Mentha suaveolens 'Pineapple', Pineapple Mint

Culinary; the flowers and leaves are edible. The leaves are good for mint sauces and jellies.

What is pineapple mint water good for? ›

Mint and Pineapple Infused Water helps your body get rid of toxins and keeps your body hydrated throughout the day!

Can you use pineapple leaves for anything? ›

In addition to the fruit, researchers speculate that pineapple leaves may contain bioactive compounds. That's why they're sometimes used to treat conditions like the common cold, heart conditions, and diabetes.

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