Pineapple Rum Glaze

Pineapple Rum Glaze

A sticky, tropical glaze with caramelized pineapple and a warm rum finish.

Total 20 min Makes 16 oz Calories 85/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy

This glaze simmers pineapple juice, brown sugar, and dark rum down to a glossy syrup perfect for brushing over ham, grilled chicken, or seared fish. The slight tang from pineapple balances the rich caramel notes of the rum, making it equally suited for holiday roasts or weeknight grilling.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup dark rum
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, dark rum, cinnamon, and salt over medium heat.

  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar, and cook for 8 minutes to reduce slightly.

  3. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together until smooth to form a slurry.

  4. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering glaze and continue cooking until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.

  5. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter and lime juice until the glaze is glossy and smooth.

  6. Let the glaze cool for 10 minutes before brushing onto meat or fish, or transfer to a jar for storage.

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Pineapple Rum Glaze

This glaze simmers pineapple juice, brown sugar, and dark rum down to a glossy syrup perfect for brushing over ham, grilled chicken, or seared fish. The slight tang from pineapple balances the rich caramel notes of the rum, making it equally suited for holiday roasts or weeknight grilling.

20 min 16 oz 85 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup dark rum
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. 1

    In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, dark rum, cinnamon, and salt over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar, and cook for 8 minutes to reduce slightly.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together until smooth to form a slurry.

  4. 4

    Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering glaze and continue cooking until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and whisk in the butter and lime juice until the glaze is glossy and smooth.

  6. 6

    Let the glaze cool for 10 minutes before brushing onto meat or fish, or transfer to a jar for storage.