CARIBBEAN PINEAPPLE

Place 2 tbs of raisins in a heatproof bowl and pour over 4 tbs of rum . Set this aside to soak and plump up the raisins . Break up 175 gm of good chocolate into small pieces . Now cut off the leafy top and the base of the pineapple ,stand the pineapple upright and slice of the skin. Removing any remaining 'eyes' with a small knife . Slice the pineapple in half lengthways and cut out the hard woody core , then slice the flesh . Arrange the pineapple on a baking tray lined with baking paper in a single layer and dot with a small amount marg/ butter . Cook under a preheated grill until beginning to brown , turning once . Now to prepare the sauce place 6 tbs of golden syrup in a small saucepan over a low heat with 4 tbs of marg/butter , the rum and raisin then add the chopped chocolate and stir until smooth and melted . Divide the pineppple slices onto warmed serving plates , spoon over the chocolate sauce and top with a sprig of mint . Very classy ...