Grilled Pineapple and Banana Splits
RECIPE INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons unsalted organic butter
1/2 cup dark rum
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Canola oil
8 firm organic bananas, peeled
1 organic golden pineapple, peeled and sliced into spears
1 pint organic chocolate ice cream
1 pint organic vanilla ice cream
1 pint organic strawberry ice cream
Squeezable chocolate syrup
Triple berry sauce
Whipped cream
1/2 cup sliced and toasted almonds
For the Triple Berry Sauce:
1 (10 oz.) bag frozen organic berry blend fruits
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup raw cane sugar or 3 tablespoons agave nectar
DIRECTIONS Heat grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
In a small saucepan, melt butter with rum and cinnamon. Set aside.
Brush grill grate with canola oil. Place bananas and pineapples on grill. Brush with rum butter mixture. Grill until fruit is caramelized.
Remove from gill and place a banana and a pineapple spear in each bowl. Top with one scoop of each ice cream. Drizzle with chocolate and triple berry sauce. Garnish with whipped cream and toasted almonds.
FOR THE TRIPLE BERRY SAUCE:
Place all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes until berries break down and form a sauce. Cool and refrigerate until needed.