Description
A delightful summer dessert combining the sweetness of fresh pineapple with the richness of dark rum, creating a tropical and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh pineapple, sliced into rings or wedges
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple: Hull and slice the fresh pineapple into thick rings or wedges, removing any core pieces.
- Soak in Rum: In a shallow dish, combine the pineapple slices with dark rum and let them soak for about 10 minutes.
- Combine Sugar and Spices: In a separate bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Heat Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until sizzling.
- Fry Pineapple: Carefully add the soaked pineapple slices to the butter and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized and golden brown.
- Coat with Sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the cooked pineapple, allowing it to melt and create a glaze.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the skillet, garnish with fresh mint leaves, and drizzle additional rum over top if desired.
Notes
Serve over vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt, and consider topping with toasted coconut flakes for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: summer dessert, fried pineapple, tropical recipe, rum dessert, quick dessert
