Grilled pineapple with star anise & chilli

Chilli and pineapple? Trust us it works. This recipe's by Rowley Leigh, proprietor of Café Anglais, on behalf of Schwartz Flavour Forecast

Serves: 4

What you need:

• 175g (6 oz) light brown caster sugar
• 15g (1 pack) Schwartz Star Anise Whole
• 1 Schwartz Cinnamon Stick
• 1 tsp Schwartz Chillies Crushed
• 275ml (9fl oz) water
• 1 pineapple, whole

What you do:

1. Combine the sugar and spices and water in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, cook for five minutes, then leave to cool.
2. Meanwhile peel the pineapple, quarter it and then cut away the core. Slice each segment lengthways into five long thin strips cut towards the centre.
   
3. Heat a ridged griddle plate. Brush the pineapple slices with oil and then place on the grill, mark criss-cross lines on both sides of the pineapple.
   
4. Place the slices, overlapping, on a large tray and pour over the Star Anise syrup. Serve hot or cold with a scoop of vanilla or coconut ice cream.

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