Spiced Pineapple Sticks Recipe
Ingredients
1 medium-size fresh pineapple
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon
1 medium orange, sliced
1 cup unsweetened orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
Directions
Peel and trim eyes from pineapple; remove core.
Cut pineapple lengthwise into 16 sticks.
Set aside.
Place cloves, allspice, cinnamon stick, and orange on a cheesecloth square.
Bring edges together at top, and tie securely to form a bag.
Combine spice bag, orange juice, sugar, and vinegar in a non-aluminum Dutch oven; bring to a boil.
Add pineapple.
Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 35 minutes or until pineapple is transparent.
Discard spice bag.
Transfer pineapple and cooking liquid to a large bowl.
Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.
Drain pineapple, and serve cold.
Cut pineapple lengthwise into 16 sticks.
Set aside.
Place cloves, allspice, cinnamon stick, and orange on a cheesecloth square.
Bring edges together at top, and tie securely to form a bag.
Combine spice bag, orange juice, sugar, and vinegar in a non-aluminum Dutch oven; bring to a boil.
Add pineapple.
Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 35 minutes or until pineapple is transparent.
Discard spice bag.
Transfer pineapple and cooking liquid to a large bowl.
Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.
Drain pineapple, and serve cold.