Baked Rum-Glazed Pineapple with Cinnamon and Clove
Sweet pineapple slices baked with a rum glaze spiced with cinnamon and cloves, perfect as a tropical dessert or side. This caribbean-inspired caribbean ready in about 35 minutes pairs dark rum, brown sugar, ground cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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.
Ingredients
- 1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rings
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange 1 medium peeled pineapple sliced into 1/2-inch rings in a single layer on a baking dish.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup dark rum, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice until well combined.
- Step 3: Brush the rum glaze generously over each pineapple ring, reserving some glaze for basting during baking.
- Step 4: Bake pineapple rings for 20-25 minutes, basting with remaining glaze every 8 minutes, until the pineapple is caramelized and tender with bubbly syrup.
- Step 5: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm as a dessert or alongside grilled meats for a tropical flair.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked Rum-Glazed Pineapple with Cinnamon and Clove take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Baked Rum-Glazed Pineapple with Cinnamon and Clove?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep dark rum from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Rum-Glazed Pineapple with Cinnamon and Clove?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked Rum-Glazed Pineapple with Cinnamon and Clove for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Baked Rum-Glazed Pineapple with Cinnamon and Clove?
Caribbean caribbean like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Best dessert for holiday dinners! The clove aroma filled the whole house and everyone raved about the glaze.
- ★★★★★
Cinnamon and clove transformed simple pineapple into pure Caribbean magic. Served with vanilla ice cream—chef's kiss!
- ★★★★★
The pineapple caramelized perfectly with that rum glaze—my family kept asking for seconds!
