Spiced Gold Rum-Poached Pineapple with Coconut Cream
Tender pineapple slices poached in warm gold rum with cinnamon and cloves, served with rich coconut cream. This caribbean-inspired desserts ready in about 30 minutes layers gold rum, water, brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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 sliced into 1/2-inch rings pineapple
- 1 cup gold rum
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 stick cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves whole cloves
- 1/2 cup, chilled coconut cream
- 2 tbsp for garnish toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup gold rum, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, and 4 whole cloves over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture simmers.
- Step 2: Add 1 medium peeled pineapple sliced into 1/2-inch rings to the simmering liquid. Poach gently for 10 minutes, turning pineapple slices halfway, until tender and infused with spices.
- Step 3: Remove pineapple slices with a slotted spoon and set aside. Continue simmering the liquid for an additional 5 minutes until slightly reduced and syrupy.
- Step 4: To serve, place pineapple slices on plates, drizzle with the reduced spiced rum syrup, and top each serving with 2 tbsp chilled coconut cream.
- Step 5: Garnish with 2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes for texture and aroma.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Gold Rum-Poached Pineapple with Coconut Cream take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Spiced Gold Rum-Poached Pineapple with Coconut Cream?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Gold Rum-Poached Pineapple with Coconut Cream?
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 Spiced Gold Rum-Poached Pineapple with Coconut Cream 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 Spiced Gold Rum-Poached Pineapple with Coconut Cream?
Caribbean 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.
