Pineapple moneysaving tip!

chivas · 3 July 2007 at 4:41PM

I found this - and thought of you :rotfl:

Do you ever think it's very wasteful how much fruity goodness you have to throw away when preparing fresh pineapple?? Well check out this recipe!

I haven't tried it yet - but will give it a go the next time I have a whole pineapple

from http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/pineapple-cooler,1642,RC.html

Pineapple Cooler

This is a most extraordinary drink. It sounds so unlikely, but it really does taste good – not like pineapple but more like cider. It's very refreshing on a hot summer's day, and it's great fun to make in that it uses only the skin of the pineapple which is normally thrown away – so there's nothing to lose!
First of all cut the stalky top and the base off the pineapple and discard these. Now stand the pineapple upright on its base and, using a sharp knife, cut away the skin in long strips, working your way all round the fruit. Reserve the fruit itself for a dessert.

Now get to work with a sharp knife, chopping the skin into small pieces about 1 inch (2.5 cm) square. Then pile them all into a bowl, pour over 1½ pints (850 ml) cold water, then cover the bowl with a cloth and leave at room temperature for 3-4 days or until the mixture is bubbly and fermenting. Strain it into a jug, add sugar to taste and serve with lots of ice and sprigs of mint.

Primrose · 3 July 2007 at 4:47PM

Sounds interesting but although I like saving money, I am not quite "tight enough" to traipse down to my compost heap and retrieve the pineapple skin to try it out.

Leopardlady · 3 July 2007 at 4:54PM

Also don't forget you could try and grow a pinapple plant from the leafy bit at the top! Ohh fruit, plants and alcohol, what fun!!!

TNG · 3 July 2007 at 6:44PM

Sounds fantastic - I've got a pineapple in the fridge, as it goes......

pavlovs_dog · 3 July 2007 at 6:59PM

hhm interesting!

i never buy fresh pineapple because i hate the waste, and i find them fiddly tp prepare. certainly tempted to try with this though :drool:

thriftlady_2 · 3 July 2007 at 8:40PM

Oh bum, I've just thrown away the skin of a huge postwar celebratory pineapple :rolleyes: I'm definitely trying this next pineapple -cheers:T

Quackers · 3 July 2007 at 9:06PM

:j :j :j :j :j :j

Guess who's got a pineapple in the kitchen

:T :T :T :T :T :T :T :T

I need to cut it up for lunch boxes tomorrow so am going to do this tonight.

Mr Quackers will think I've gone round the bend

Quackers · 3 July 2007 at 9:15PM

pavlovs_dog wrote: »

i never buy fresh pineapple because i hate the waste, and i find them fiddly tp prepare. certainly tempted to try with this though :drool:

Instead of cutting the skin off the pineapple like the recipe above says try cutting the pineapple off the skin.

Does that make sense?

Like a melon.

Cut off top & bottom. Then cut into 4 long quarters. then using a knife slice across the pineapple depending on what size chunks you want. Then slice the pineapple off the skin. OMG - does that make any sense?

I know what I mean :rotfl: Anyway it makes cutting up a pineapple really easy - honest!

I bet this is really nice with other alcohol added - cocktails :j

Quackers · 6 July 2007 at 9:20PM

Anyone any idea why I've got mouldy lumps of pineapple in a bowl of water on my dining room table?

oops_a_daisy · 6 July 2007 at 9:59PM

mmmmmm Im thinking Pina Colada

pavlovs_dog · 6 July 2007 at 11:01PM

actually quakers that makes perfect sense :T :kisses3:

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