Rum-Pineapple Slices

Ingredients

• 1 pineapple, peeled, 1-inch slices
• 2 teaspoons black peppercorns, crushed
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 cup dark rum
• 2 cups vanilla ice cream
• 4 mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
  

Instructions

1. Trim and slice pineapple into large rings. Remove core from pineapple rings using a round cutter or a paring knife.
2. Coat sides of pineapple slices with black pepper and sprinkle with sugar.
3. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Cook the sugared pineapple until golden amber brown for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
4. Remove the pineapples when cooked and heat the orange juice, honey and rum together until it becomes a light syrup, about 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Scoop ice cream into center of pineapple slice and spoon over some of the rum sauce before serving.