Caramelized Pineapple
Golden pineapple slices caramelized in a buttery brown sugar syrup with cinnamon sticks for a warm, sweet dessert or topping.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
- 1 whole pineapple
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Peel the pineapple, remove the core, and slice into 1/2-inch thick rings. Pat the slices dry with paper towels.
- 2
Melt the 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the 3 tbsp brown sugar and 2 cinnamon sticks, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Arrange the pineapple slices in a single layer in the skillet. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 4-5 minutes.
- 4
Flip the slices and cook the other side until caramelized and tender, about 4-5 minutes more. The syrup should be thick and bubbling.
- 5
Stir in the 1 tsp vanilla extract and cook for 1 minute more. Serve warm with the syrup spooned over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Spatula
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