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Pineapple Foster

By Gluten Free & More

Updated Oct 20, 2022, Published Sep 26, 2013

GFGluten FreeDFDairy FreeGRGrain FreeEFEgg FreeNFNut FreeSFSoy FreeVGVegetarianVNVegan

Ingredients

• 1 large pineapple
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or dairy-free butter substitute, divided use
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 cup coconut palm sugar or light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup dark rum (optional)
• 1 pint vanilla ice cream or dairy-free ice cream

Directions

1. Cut the pineapple into 8 rings that are ½-inch thick. Cut the remaining pineapple flesh into ½-inch chunks.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the maple syrup, coconut palm sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon and cook until the sugar is dissolved. Add the pineapple rings. Cook for 3 minutes, flip, and cook for another 3–4 minutes or until the pineapple starts to soften and brown. Transfer the rings to a plate and reserve.
3. Add the pineapple chunks and rum to the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for 3–4 minutes or until the pineapple softens. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is glossy.
4. To serve, place 2 pineapple rings per serving on dessert plates. Top with a scoop of ice cream and spoon some of the sauce on top.

Servings

Serves 4