Daily Random Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 whole vanilla bean
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 t margarine (optional)
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
- 4 bananas
- 1/2 small pineapple
Slit vanilla bean lengthwise & scrape out sticky black seeds. Place seeds & pod in a small heavy bottomed pot along with remaining ingredients, except fruit. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat & simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. If glaze hardens, reheat before using.
Prepare grill. Peel bananas; peel & core pineapple. Cut into bite-sized pieces. Alternate bananas & pineapple on skewers. Place skewers on hot grill & cook 5 to 10 minutes, turning once. When hot, baste with glaze, two or three times. Turn & baste again.