Pineapple-Brown Sugar Topping

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From EatingWell:  June/July 2005

Top vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt with this tropical-fruit sauce. Use it with Nut Praline Topping to create a sumptuous banana split

About 2 cups | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes (including cooling time)

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup pineapple juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 cups diced fresh pineapple, (about 1/2 large pineapple)
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Combine pineapple juice and cornstarch in a heavy medium saucepan; whisk until smooth. Cook, whisking, over medium-high heat until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in pineapple, orange juice, brown sugar and butter. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring gently, for 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Let cool for 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Per 2-tablespoon serving : 33 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 1 mg Cholesterol; 4 g Carbohydrates; 0 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 1 mg Sodium; 29 mg Potassium

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate in a nonreactive container for up to 2 days. To reheat, microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir well before serving.