Coconut-grilled Pineapple

Description
COCONUT-GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Ingredients

 * one ripe golden pineapple
 * one litre fresh coconut milk
 * one and a half cups granulated sugar
 * one teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * Sprigs of fresh mint, for garnish
 * one quart vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high.
 * 2) Peel, slice, and core the pineapple.
 * 3) Pour coconut milk it into a wide, shallow bowl.
 * 4) Place the sugar and cinnamon in another wide, shallow bowl and stir with a fork to mix.
 * 5) When ready to cook, brush and oil the grill grate.
 * 6) Dip each pineapple slice first in coconut milk, then in the sugar mixture, shaking off the excess between each dipping.
 * 7) Arrange the slices on the hot grate and grill until nicely browned on both sides, four to six minutes per side.
 * 8) Transfer the pineapple slices to plates or a platter for serving and garnish with mint sprigs.
 * 9) Or serve in bowls over ice cream.