Description
A caramelized tropical delight blending sweet pineapple with warm spices and a drizzle of golden, spiced coconut-infused caramel sauce. Perfect as a dessert or savory side, this quick and easy recipe brings beachy comfort to any meal.
Ingredients
Fresh pineapple, 1 whole (cut into rings or chunks)
Unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons (melted)
Brown sugar, 1/4 cup (adjust based on pineapple ripeness)
Cinnamon, 1 teaspoon
Non-alcoholic rum extract, 1/4 cup
Non-alcoholic vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon (optional with coconut extract)
Instructions
Rinse the whole pineapple and pat dry with paper towels
Remove the core and cut into even slices or chunks
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add melted butter
Once butter is bubbly, mix in brown sugar and cinnamon
Add pineapple and sauté for 10 minutes until golden
Pour in non-alcoholic rum extract and vanilla extract, stirring constantly until sauce thickens
Drizzle over warm pineapple and serve
Notes
Replace rum with equal parts non-alcoholic rum extract for similar flavor
Adjust cooking time if using a thinner pineapple slice
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Serves best warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pineapple ring or 4-6 pieces per serving
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg