Aged Rum-Glazed Grilled Pineapple Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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Sweet and smoky grilled pineapple skewers glazed with a rich aged dark rum sauce, perfect as a tropical appetizer or dessert. This Caribbean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ripe pineapple, aged dark rum, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks ripe pineapple
1/4 cup aged dark rum
2 tbsp, packed brown sugar
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
a pinch salt
4, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: Thread the 1 medium peeled pineapple chunks onto 4 soaked wooden skewers evenly, about 4-5 chunks per skewer.
Step 2: In a small saucepan, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in 2 tbsp packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup aged dark rum, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, simmering for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush the pineapple skewers generously with the rum glaze.
Step 4: Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, brushing more glaze on each turn, until the pineapple develops grill marks and caramelizes, about 8-10 minutes total.
Step 5: Serve warm, drizzled with any remaining rum glaze for added sweetness and shine.