Elevate your dessert game with "Pineapple in Port" (Ananas em Porto com Hortelã Picada), a sophisticated and refreshing dish that blends the tropical sweetness of ripe pineapple with the rich, velvety notes of ruby or tawny port wine. Enhanced with a touch of granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice for a balanced zest, and a finishing flourish of finely chopped mint, this no-cook recipe is both elegant and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes. The pineapple is marinated in a luxurious port syrup, absorbing its deep flavors while chilling in the refrigerator, making it an ideal make-ahead option for dinner parties or summer gatherings. Perfect as a light dessert or a stunning addition to any brunch table, this vibrant dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious.
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Peel the pineapple, removing the outer skin and any remaining eyes. Cut the pineapple into thin, even slices about 1 cm thick, and remove the core from each slice if desired.
Arrange the pineapple slices in a shallow dish or platter that can hold liquid.
In a small bowl, mix the port wine and granulated sugar until the sugar dissolves completely.
Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the port wine mixture and stir to combine. Adjust sugar or lemon juice based on your desired sweetness and acidity.
Pour the port wine mixture evenly over the pineapple slices, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the pineapple to marinate and absorb the flavors of the port wine.
Just before serving, finely chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle generously over the marinated pineapple slices.
Serve the pineapple with a drizzle of the leftover port syrup from the dish. Optionally, garnish with additional whole mint leaves for a fresh touch.
Serving size | (1273.5g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 944.3 |
Total Fat 1.4g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 21.7mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 192.9g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 15.0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 158.5g | |
Protein 6.4g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 177.3mg | 0% |
Iron 4.4mg | 0% |
Potassium 1307.6mg | 0% |
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