Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Pineapple in Brown Sugar with Ice Cream 3.8 (23) By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 9, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 4 This is a very sweet dessert to end a hearty meal. Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 to 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 ¼-inch cubes 2 tablespoons rum (optional) ½ vanilla bean, split and scraped, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pint vanilla ice cream Directions Melt butter in a medium saute pan over low heat. Add sugar and stir until melted. Add pineapple, rum, if desired, and vanilla, and turn heat up to medium high. Cook, stirring, until liquid is reduced and pineapple is glazed, about 15 minutes. Be careful not to burn. Serve in bowls with a scoop of ice cream. Cook's Notes Choose a sweet-smelling pineapple that yields to gentle pressure but doesn't have soft spots. Print