Pineapple and Basil Sundaes

Pineapple and Basil Sundaes
Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Karen Shinto
Total Time 10 mins
AuthorAlison Cappuccio, Leavenworth, WA

Although basil is more commonly used in savory dishes, its sweet, aromatic flavors work beautifully with caramelized pineapple as a topping for frozen yogurt.

Ingredients

 1 tablespoon butter
 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
 1/4 cup amaretto or other nut-flavored liqueur
 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
 1 pt. vanilla low-fat frozen yogurt
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308Calories from Fat 22
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.5g12%
Saturated Fat 4.3g22%
Cholesterol 73mg25%
Sodium 77mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 47g16%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Protein 9.6g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Melt butter in a medium frying pan over high heat. Add pineapple and cook until caramelized slightly, about 5 minutes. Add amaretto and cook until it resembles a syrup. Stir in basil. Scoop about 1/2 cup frozen yogurt into each of 4 serving dishes, then spoon warm pineapple mixture on top.

Step 2
2

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Ingredients

 1 tablespoon butter
 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
 1/4 cup amaretto or other nut-flavored liqueur
 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
 1 pt. vanilla low-fat frozen yogurt

Directions

Step 1
1

Melt butter in a medium frying pan over high heat. Add pineapple and cook until caramelized slightly, about 5 minutes. Add amaretto and cook until it resembles a syrup. Stir in basil. Scoop about 1/2 cup frozen yogurt into each of 4 serving dishes, then spoon warm pineapple mixture on top.

Step 2
2

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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