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Plate of homemade caramelized pineapple rings with golden edges, a fork, and brown sugar on a white kitchen counter.

Easy Caramelized Pineapple

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Caramelized Pineapple is a quick, buttery treat that intensifies the natural sweetness of pineapple with caramelized sugar and butter. Perfect for desserts, tacos, or savory dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole Fresh pineapple Ripe but firm trimmed and cored.
  • 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter For the caramelization process.
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar Adds sweetness and helps with caramelization.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds flavor depth.
  • 1 pinch Salt To balance sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Optional flavor enhancer.
  • 1 tablespoon Dark rum or bourbon Optional for deglazing and adding flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Orange or lime zest Optional for added citrus flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger Optional for a spicy kick.

Equipment

  • 1 Cast iron skillet For even heat and perfect caramelization
  • 1 Sharp chef’s knife For slicing the pineapple into uniform pieces
  • 1 Cutting board For prepping the pineapple.

Method
 

  1. Trim, core, and cut pineapple into uniform slices.
  2. Heat the butter in a skillet until melted.
  3. Stir in the brown sugar to caramelize.
  4. Place the pineapple slices in the skillet and cook, flipping to caramelize evenly.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract at the end.
  6. Spoon sauce over caramelized pineapple and serve.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.