Cachaça-Soaked Pineapple with Cinnamon and Cloves

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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A simple Brazilian dessert of fresh pineapple marinated in cachaça spirit with warm spices, served chilled for a refreshing finish. This Brazilian recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs fresh pineapple, cachaça, cinnamon stick for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 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: 10 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes fresh pineapple
1/2 cup cachaça
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 1 medium peeled pineapple cut into 1-inch cubes in a large glass bowl.
Step 2: Add 1/2 cup cachaça, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 whole cloves, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice over the pineapple.
Step 3: Stir gently to combine and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
Step 4: Before serving, remove the cinnamon stick and cloves. Spoon the pineapple with its marinade into small bowls. Serve chilled as a light, boozy dessert.