Vanilla-Poached Pineapple Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cored
1 vanilla bean, split (4-inch piece)
1 3/4 cups water
1/3 cup sugar
2 slices fresh gingerroot, peeled (1/4-inch thick)

Preparation

Cut pineapple into quarters lengthwise; cut each quarter crosswise into 1/2-inch slices, and set aside.
Scrap seeds from vanilla bean into a skillet; discard bean (or make vanilla sugar).
Add water, sugar, and ginger root to skillet; stir. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Add pineapple slices; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Pour into a bowl; cover and chill.