Pineapple Boats

DIRECTIONS

• Take 4 pineapples and cut each in half, lengthwise making sure that equal stalk and leaves remain in either half.
• Scoop out centers, leaving only a thin wall inside skins.
• Dice the scooped out pineapple.
• Add a tin of canned fruit or fres fruits.
• Mix fruits liberally with coconut and silvered almonds or pieces of other nuts.
• Pile this mixture of fruits and nuts into the pineapple boats.
• Cover with thick slices of left-over sponge cake.
• Top with a meringue made from egg whites and sugar.
• Bake in a moderate oven till meringue is crisp and a beautiful rich golden colour.
• Serve with ice cream or fresh cream!