Pyrotechnic Pineapple

Directions

1. 1
   Sit the pineapple on its side and slice it in half, starting at the bottom and slicing all the way up through the leafy section.
2. 2
   Chisel out the core of each half.
3. 3
   Discard.
4. 4
   Then cut around the fleshy sections with a knife (as you would a grapefruit).
5. 5
   Remove flesh with a spoon and cut into small chunks.
6. 6
   Reserve both the flesh and the rinds.
7. 7
   Melt butter in a saute pan over medium-high heat.
8. 8
   Add pineapple chunks, but none of the juice, and stir occasionally for 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar and stir occasionally for 30 seconds, or until it has dissolved.
10. 10
    Repeat the same process, 1 tablespoon at a time, with the remaining sugar.
11. 11
    Pour in liqueur, let it heat up for 10 seconds, then ignite.
12. 12
    Place a single scoop of ice cream in each of the hollowed-out pineapple shells and pour half the contents of pan overtop each.
13. 13
    Serve immediately with 2 spoons per couple.