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Spiced Pineapple Fall Simmer

This dessert features ripe pineapple chunks gently simmered with warming spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, resulting in a thick, glossy sauce with a tender fruit texture. The cooking process involves simmering the ingredients until the flavors meld and the mixture thickens, creating a fragrant and comforting dish that showcases the bright sweetness of pineapple balanced by aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: comfort food
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups ripe pineapple chunks fresh or thawed if frozen
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup water

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Pour the water into a saucepan and add the brown sugar, stirring over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, creating a fragrant syrup.
  2. Add the ground cinnamon, cloves, and grated ginger to the syrup, stirring to evenly distribute the spices and releasing a warm aroma.
  3. Gently spoon in the pineapple chunks, stirring softly to coat them with the spiced syrup.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, allowing the pineapple to soften and infuse with spices while the sauce thickens and glazes the fruit.
  5. Continue simmering for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to a glossy consistency and the pineapple looks tender but not mushy.
  6. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it rest for a few minutes; the aroma of warm spices and sweet fruit will fill your kitchen, and the sauce will settle and deepen in flavor.

Notes

Serve warm as a cozy dessert on its own or over oatmeal, ice cream, or pancakes for extra indulgence.