Grilled Pineapple with Star Anise-Ginger-Jalapeno Syrup by Foodie’s Chef Laura Brennan - Foodies Mar

Ingredients

• 1 u00bd cups water
• 1 u00bc cups granulated sugar
• Pinch kosher salt
• 2-3 pieces of star anise
• 1 u00bd inch piece of fresh gingerroot, washed and thinly sliced
• 1 small jalapeno pepper (green or red; a red jalapeno is a u2018Fresnou2019)
• the peel(rind) and juice of one medium juicy lime
• 1 whole pineapple
• 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more as needed
• 1 quart of vanilla ice cream