Brown Sugar and Rum-Glazed Pineapple With Coconut (Cook’s Illust

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 1

Brown Sugar and Rum-Glazed Pineapple With Coconut recipe that is perfect for summer

Brown Sugar and Rum-Glazed Pineapple With Coconut (Cook’s Illust

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 tablespoons unsalted butter
	1/4 cup dark rum
	1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
	1 pineapple ( peeled , cored and cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch spears )
	1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

324

Sugar

31g

Fat

16g

Get ready to impress your guests with this delicious tropical dessert that is perfect for summer! This Brown Sugar and Rum-Glazed Pineapple With Coconut recipe is a twist on the classic grilled pineapple dish. The brown sugar and rum glaze caramelizes on top of the pineapple, giving it a sweet and tangy flavor. The toasted coconut adds a crunchy texture and a nutty flavor that complements the pineapple perfectly. This recipe is easy to make and requires just a few ingredients, making it a great dessert option for any summer BBQs or parties.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
2.	In a saucepan, heat the butter, rum, and brown sugar together until the sugar has dissolved.
3.	Place the pineapple slices on a baking sheet.
4.	Pour half of the brown sugar mixture over the pineapple slices.
5.	Bake the pineapple for 10 minutes.
6.	Remove the pineapple from the oven and sprinkle with coconut and the remaining brown sugar mixture.
7.	Return the baking sheet to the oven and broil for another 3-5 minutes until the coconut is toasted and the glaze is bubbling.

PROS

This recipe is easy to make and only takes a few ingredients.

The combination of brown sugar, rum, and coconut gives this dish a delicious tropical flavor.

This dessert is perfect for summer BBQs.

CONS

Pineapple contains a high amount of natural sugar, making this dish fairly high in sugar.

The use of butter and coconut also adds a significant amount of fat to this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pineapple is a good source of vitamin C and manganese, and contains bromelain, an enzyme that may aid in digestion and reduce inflammation.
However, due to its high sugar content, pineapples should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.