Spiced, Grilled Pineapple in a Savory Graham Crust

Directions

Prepare
Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F
Prepare a 13×9 inch baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat
Heat safe mixing bowl
Medium saucepan
Rubber spatula
Hot grill

Crust
In the saucepan, heat the butter on medium until it is foamy and has started to brown (about 4 min). Place the graham crumbs, thyme, and garlic in a heat safe bowl and combine. In an even stream, pour the brown butter into the breadcrumbs. Spread the crumb mixture onto a 13×9 cake framed baking sheet lined with parchment or Silpat and spread this mixture in an even layer. Bake at 350-degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until set.

Pineapple
While the crust is cooking, peel the pineapple, and cut into ½ inch thick rectangular pieces, working around the core of the pineapple. Salt the pineapple and sprinkle with the spices. Mark the pineapple on a hot grill.

Plating
After removing the crust from the oven, arrange the pineapple pieces onto the crust in the same pan, leaving no space. Return the pan into the oven for a few minutes to get the pineapple to begin to give up its juices, which will bind the pieces to the crust.