Cachaça-Soaked Pineapple with Cinnamon and Clove
Sweet pineapple chunks soaked in Brazilian cachaça with warm spices, served chilled as a refreshing tropical dessert. This Brazilian-inspired dessert recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together fresh pineapple, cachaça, brown sugar for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. 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.
Ingredients
- 1 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks fresh pineapple
- 1/2 cup cachaça
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- for garnish fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 medium peeled and cubed pineapple in a glass bowl. Sprinkle 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 4 whole cloves over the pineapple.
- Step 2: Pour 1/2 cup cachaça and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice over the mixture. Gently toss to combine and coat the pineapple evenly.
- Step 3: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the pineapple to soak up the flavors and the cachaça to mellow.
- Step 4: Remove whole cloves before serving. Spoon the pineapple into chilled dessert bowls and garnish each with a few fresh mint leaves.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Cachaça-Soaked Pineapple with Cinnamon and Clove take to make?
Total time is about 10 minutes (10 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home bartenders find this fits a single afternoon; scale up the batch for parties or pitchers.
How do I store leftover Cachaça-Soaked Pineapple with Cinnamon and Clove?
Refrigerate any leftover cachaça-soaked pineapple with cinnamon and clove in a sealed pitcher or jar for up to 3–4 days. Do not reheat — drinks are served chilled. If the recipe uses sparkling water or fresh herbs, hold those back and add fresh just before pouring so the drink stays bright and fizzy.
Can I substitute ingredients in Cachaça-Soaked 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 Cachaça-Soaked 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 Cachaça-Soaked Pineapple with Cinnamon and Clove?
Brazilian desserts 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.
