Easy Adult Pineapple Spears Soaked in Malibu Rum
Published Mar 20, 2023 Updated May 17, 2024
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Delicious, rum-soaked Malibu pineapples just in time for summer! This super easy recipe takes fresh pineapple spears and Malibu rum and turns them into a fun boozy treat! All you need is 10 minutes, two ingredients, and a wide-mouth mason jar!
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What Makes This Recipe Great
Alcohol-infused fruit is a super easy way to jazz up a cocktail, and these Malibu Pineapples are no exception! A sweet, boozy, and refreshing grown-up treat that has all the makings of a classic cocktail, without all the fuss!
If you’re a Malibu rum and pineapple juice drinker, you’re in for the most delicious, summer treat! The sweet pineapple flavor and essence of coconut taste like a tropical vacation in every bite. Serve these rum-soaked pineapple spears on sunny days poolside, or use them to give your favorite tropical drink of choice some flair.
With 2 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, you can really whip these juicy fresh pineapple spears up anytime! A simple recipe with endless options and a delightful tropical taste.
Ingredient Notes
- Ripe Pineapple: You can buy already sliced pineapple, but I prefer to cut my pineapple spears fresh and soak them. You can cut a whole pineapple into cute cocktail spears, rings, chunks, long halves, thinner slices, etc, depending on how you plan to serve them. Make sure to get cut the tough core part in the middle of the pineapple.
- Malibu Rum: I love the taste of Malibu rum. The coconut flavor is a great complement to the fresh pineapple flavors and makes for such a refreshing, fun, and tropical summer treat. It has such a smooth finish too.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cut The Pineapple: To enjoy pineapple spears soaked in Malibu Rum, here are the directions to cut a large pineapple into 12 to 14 spears.
- Cut the top and bottom off of the pineapple.
- Turn the pineapple so it is standing flat. Slice the outer skin of the pineapple. Be careful not to cut too much. You want as much of the pineapple flesh as possible.
- Trim any seeds or hard parts of the skin from the flesh. Cut straight down the center of the pineapple so that there are two halves.
- Then cut each half into another half. Cut the core off of each slice. Use a knife and cut from top to bottom. The core will end up being a strip once cut off.
- Finally, slice into sticks. You can do long or shorter sticks.
- Assemble: Place the spears in wide-mouth mason jars or another tall jar or container. Cover the jar of pineapple spears with the coconut rum and allow to chill for at least 6 hours before serving. I recommend eating the Malibu pineapples within 24 hours or the texture will become a little mushy.
Mac’s Pro TipS
Expert Tips
- Be sure to label your jar so that only the adults grab these boozy treats.
- To make a non-alcoholic version, follow the same steps, but soak your pineapple spears in pulp-free coconut water, then chill for a few hours and serve. The kids will love these!
- I like the spears for snacking, but if you want to make these for garnish, feel free to use pineapple rings or larger chunks.
- If you’d prefer to use canned pineapple chunks or rings, be sure to drain the juice first, then soak it in the rum.
Serving Tips
- After soaking and chilling the Malibu pineapples for 6 hours, serve these boozy adult pineapples by themselves or as a garnish in your favorite tropical drinks like a piña colada. Garnish with a maraschino cherry for extra color and fun.
Storage Tips
- Store in a wide-mouth mason jar or container with a lid in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before serving. This way, the pineapples can absorb the Malibu rum.
- These Malibu pineapples won’t last much longer than 24 hours, as they get mushy in texture and don’t taste good. For best results eat them sooner than later.
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Easy Adult Pineapple Spears Soaked in Malibu Rum
Delicious, rum-soaked Malibu pineapples just in time for summer! This super easy recipe takes fresh pineapple spears and malibu rum and turns them into the perfect boozy treat! All you need is 10 minutes, two ingredients, and a wide-mouth mason jar!
Ingredients
- 1 large pineapple
- 2 cups Malibu Rum
- 2 tall jars or containers
Instructions
- Cut The Pineapple: Cut the top and bottom off of the pineapple. Turn the pineapple so it is standing flat. Slice the outer skin of the pineapple. Be careful not to cut too much. You want as much of the pineapple flesh as possible. Trim any seeds or hard parts of the skin from the flesh. Cut straight down the center of the pineapple so that there are two halves. They cut each half into another half. Cut the core off of each slice. Use a knife and cut from top to bottom. The core will end up being a strip once cut off. Finally, slice into sticks. You can do long or shorter sticks.
- Assemble: Place the sticks in a tall jar or container. Cover with the Malibu rum and allow to chill for at least 6 hours before serving. I recommend eating the Malibu pineapples within 24 hours or the texture will become a little mushy.
Notes
Expert Tips
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- Be sure to label your jar so that only the adults grab these boozy treats.
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- To make a non-alcoholic version, follow the same steps, but soak your pineapple spears in pulp-free coconut water, then chill for a few hours and serve. The kids will love these!
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- I like these Malibu pineapples for snacking, but if you want to make these for garnish, feel free to use pineapple rings or chunks.
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- If you’d prefer to use canned pineapple, be sure to drain the juice first, then soak it in the rum.
Serving Tips
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- After soaking and chilling for 6 hours, serve by themselves or as a garnish in a tropical drink like a pina colada.
Storage Tips
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- Store in a wide-mouth mason jar or container with a lid in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before serving. This way, the pineapples can absorb the Malibu rum.
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- These Malibu pineapples won’t last much longer than 24 hours, as they get mushy in texture and don’t taste good. For best results eat them sooner than later.
Equipment
Wide Mouth Mason Jars
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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These are so perfect for summer! Snack on by the pool or at the lake.
Looks REALLY interesting – but curious – have you ever grilled them on a skewer after marinating? Planning my contribution to an upcoming backyard luau – thanks!
I haven’t tried that, but let me know how it turns out if you decide to test it!