Pineapple With Kirsch Syrup

Tested Till Perfect by Canadian Living. Here's a delicious twist on the Swiss tradition of serving pineapple and kirsch at the end of a meal to aid digestion. Serve with steaming hot tea.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄3 cup kirsch or 1⁄3 cup  orange juice
• 1  golden pineapple, peeled and cored

Directions

1. In small saucepan, bring sugar, kirsch and 2 tbsp water to boil over medium-high heat, swirling to dissolve sugar.
2. Let cool. (You may make-ahead and refrigerate in airtight container for up to 2 days.).
3. Cut pineapple into bite-size pieces and place in large glass bowl. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours; drain.)
4. Add half of the syrup and toss.
5. Divide among dessert dishes; pass remaining syrup.