Caramelized-Pineapple Syrup

• 1/2 cinnamon stick
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 ounces water
• 1/4 split vanilla bean
• 2 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple

1. In a small skillet, toast the cinnamon stick until fragrant.
2. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, vanilla bean and the toasted cinnamon.
3. Cook without stirring until a light amber caramel forms, about 5 minutes.
4. Reduce the heat and add the chopped fresh pineapple.
5. Simmer over moderately low heat until the pineapple softens, about 8 minutes.
6. Discard the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean.
7. Let the pineapple mixture cool slightly, then carefully pour into a blender and puree until smooth.
8. Strain the syrup into a jar and let cool.
9. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

cinnamon, sugar, water, vanilla bean, pineapple

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/caramelized-pineapple-syrup-cocktails-2013 (may not work)