Grilled Pineapple

1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons butter (no substitutes), melted
1 fresh pineapple
2 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts or hazelnuts, toasted

Combine syrup and butter; set aside. Quarter the pineapple lengthwise, leaving top attached. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 minutes. Turn; brush with maple butter. Grill 5-7 minutes longer or until heated through; brush with maple butter and sprinkle with nuts. Serve with remaining maple butter.

Yield: 4 servings