Azorean Caramelized Pineapple
This delicious Azorean caramelized pineapple recipe is easy and quick to prepare. It’s one of my all-time favorite fruit sweet delicacies from the Acores. Azorean Caramelized Pineapple, also known as Ananas Caramelizado, is a delectable sweet fruit dish from the Azores Islands of Portugal. This Azorean Caramelized Pineapple dish is one of my favorites since it combines caramelized pineapple slices, sugar, butter, rum, and a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons dark rum optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add in the sugar followed by the cinnamon and stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble on the surface.
- Add the pineapple slices into the skillet with the sugar mixture, flipping occasionally, until the pineapple is caramelized and the sugar turns dark golden brown, about 12-15 minutes.
- If desired, add the rum and vanilla extract and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve the caramelized pineapple as a dessert or a topping for ice cream.
- Enjoy!
