Caramelized Pineapple
Fresh pineapple, heavy cream and dark rum come together in this vegetarian — 60 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
Shopping list (3)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Peel, core and dice the pineapple into bite-sized chunks and pat them dry with a towel so they caramelize rather than steam.
- Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds, reserving both the seeds and the pod.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then stir in the brown sugar and let it dissolve into a bubbling caramel.
- Add the pineapple along with the vanilla seeds and pod and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes until the fruit is golden and glazed.
- Carefully pour in the dark rum and let it cook off for about a minute, standing back as it may flame briefly.
- Stir in the heavy cream and a pinch of salt and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Remove the vanilla pod and serve the caramelized pineapple warm, on its own or over ice cream.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Saucepan · Steamer
Ingredient substitutions
- Brown Sugar
- white sugar + 1 tbsp molasses per cup
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
- Heavy Cream
- evaporated milk · ½ cup milk + ¼ cup melted butter · full-fat coconut milk
Tips & common questions
How long does Caramelized Pineapple take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of brown sugar?
Try white sugar + 1 tbsp molasses per cup. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Caramelized Pineapple vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Caramelized Pineapple is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Pizza night- prosciutto, Pineapple, and caramelized onions (33460897776).jpg by terri_bateman, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.