Simple Caramelized Pineapple
Transform your everyday fruit into a show-stopping dessert with this Simple Caramelized Pineapple recipe! Featuring juicy pineapple slices seared to golden perfection in a luscious mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, and fragrant vanilla, this quick and easy dish is bursting with tropical sweetness. Optional hints of ground cinnamon and salt elevate the flavor profile, making it ideal for serving as a warm standalone treat, a decadent ice cream topping, or a surprising complement to savory grilled meats. Ready in just 25 minutes with minimal prep, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for spontaneous gatherings or satisfying weeknight cravings. Dive into caramelized bliss with this tantalizing fruity delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole (peeled, cored, and sliced into rings or wedges) Pineapple
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 pinch Salt (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the pineapple by peeling, coring, and slicing it into rings or wedges (approximately 1/2-inch thick).
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the unsalted butter, allowing it to melt completely.
Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture forms a smooth syrup.
Place the pineapple slices in the skillet in a single layer. Cook them for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they become golden brown and caramelized.
If desired, sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon and a tiny pinch of salt over the pineapple for added flavor.
Once caramelized, remove the pineapple slices from the skillet and transfer them to a serving plate.
Serve warm as a standalone dessert, a topping for ice cream, or alongside grilled meats. Enjoy!
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 | 161 mg | 7% | |
| 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.
