Pineapple Fruit Boat Recipes

FRUIT SALAD IN A PINEAPPLE BOAT

Steps:

• Stand pineapple upright; vertically cut about a third from one side, leaving the top attached. Remove fruit and discard outer peel from the smaller section. Remove fruit from the large section, leaving a 1/2-in. shell.
• Chop fruit; place in a large bowl. Add the cantaloupe, strawberries, blueberries and lime juice; toss to coat. Place in pineapple shell.
• In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with fruit.

PINEAPPLE BOAT WITH FLUFFY FRUIT DIP

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160*. Remove from the heat. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese. Gradually add egg mixture, beating until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Fold in whipped topping. Refrigerate until serving. , Stand pineapple upright and vertically cut about a third from one side, leaving the top attached. Remove fruit and discard outer peel from the smaller section. Remove fruit from the larger section, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Cut fruit into chunks. , Fill shell with dip. Sprinkle with and orange and lemon zest if desired. Serve with pineapple chunks and other fruit.

PINEAPPLE BOATS

Steps:

• Take 4 pineapples and cut each in half, lengthwise making sure that equal stalk and leaves remain in either half.
• Scoop out centers, leaving only a thin wall inside skins.
• Dice the scooped out pineapple.
• Add a tin of canned fruit or fres fruits.
• Mix fruits liberally with coconut and silvered almonds or pieces of other nuts.
• Pile this mixture of fruits and nuts into the pineapple boats.
• Cover with thick slices of left-over sponge cake.
• Top with a meringue made from egg whites and sugar.
• Bake in a moderate oven till meringue is crisp and a beautiful rich golden colour.
• Serve with ice cream or fresh cream!