Roast Suckling Pineapple

Directions

1. 1
   With a sharp knife, remove skin and eyes from a whole pineapple, leaving the spiky leaves intact.
2. 2
   Replace 8 of the eyes with the cloves.
3. 3
   Remove some of the middle leaves and center the pineapple on a spit.
4. 4
   Cover the leaves with foil.
5. 5
   Mix together the maple syrup, cinnamon and melted butter.
6. 6
   Rotate the pineapple over the grill, basting frequently with the maple syrup mixture, until browned and juicy and heated through, about 10 minutes.