Caramelized Pineapple
Transform your dessert game with this indulgent Caramelized Pineapple recipe—a luscious blend of tropical sweetness and rich caramelized perfection. Made with fresh pineapple slices coated in a buttery brown sugar sauce spiked with hints of cinnamon and vanilla, this quick and easy dish turns simple ingredients into an extraordinary treat. With only 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking time, the recipe delivers caramelized pineapple pieces that are golden and glistening, bursting with flavor. Serve warm for maximum appeal, whether paired with creamy vanilla ice cream, tangy yogurt, or topped with an extra drizzle of caramel sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this tropical dessert is an irresistible way to elevate your meals while evoking the warmth of island-inspired flavors. Keywords: caramelized pineapple, tropical dessert, quick pineapple recipe, easy caramel sauce, golden pineapple slices, vanilla ice cream topping.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole pineapple
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
Cut the top and bottom off the pineapple. Stand it upright and carefully slice off the skin. Remove the eyes and core the pineapple, then cut it into rings or wedges about 1/2-inch thick.
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt to the melted butter. Stir until the sugar dissolves and forms a caramel-like sauce, about 1–2 minutes.
Add the pineapple slices in a single layer to the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes on one side until golden and caramelized, then flip and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes on the other side.
Use a spoon to baste the pineapple pieces with the caramel sauce in the pan as they cook for extra flavor.
Remove the caramelized pineapple from the skillet and transfer to a serving plate.
Serve warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of yogurt, or drizzle with extra caramel sauce for a decadent finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.1 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 186 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.6 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1043 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
