To test for ripeness, pull out a leaf and sniff. If it comes away from the fruit easily, the pineapple is ripe: if the leaf smells of fermentation, it’s past its best. Super Sweet varieties of ...
Put the pineapple in a medium non-stick pan with the caster sugar, bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon and fennel seeds. Put over a high heat. Let the pineapple boil in its juices for 20 minutes (lots ...