Best Vanilla Pineapple Water Recipes

PINEAPPLE WATER (PINEAPPLE AGUA FRESCA)

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Freshly made pineapple water is refreshing, light, and so good for you, too. You'll love this popular Mexican fruit drink!

Provided by Rachel Gurk

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

5 cups fresh pineapple, diced ((1 or 2 pineapples, depending on size))
5 ½ cups water
juice from 1 lime
¼ cup honey ((adjust to taste))

Steps:

Place all the ingredients into blender container. If the water doesn't all fit, reserve and add later after you strain. Pulse until everything is well processed and smooth.
Strain out the pulp of the pineapple with a sieve, as you pour the pineapple water into a pitcher. Stir in any remaining water.
Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
Garnish with fresh mint or basil leaves, a slice of lime or a wedge of pineapple, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 134 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 15 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 30 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

VANILLA PINEAPPLE COMPOTE

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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories dessert

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup rum
2 vanilla beans, split, seeds scraped and reserved
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 ripe pineapple, top, skin and core removed, cut into bite-size wedges

Steps:

Combine the brown sugar, water, rum, and vanilla beans in a saucepan. Squeeze the lemon juice into the pan. Stir to combine the ingredients and bring to a simmer. Add the pineapple and stir until well mixed. Simmer until the liquid has reduced to a syrupy consistency and the pineapple is soft.
Let cool and serve as an accoutrement to yummy desserts like goat cheese cheesecake!

PINEAPPLE INFUSED VODKA AND GRAND MARNIER

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Provided by Food Network

Time 48m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 large glass container with a lid
1 sweet pineapple peeled, cored and sliced
1 bottle of vodka, 750 ml
2 1/2 ounces pineapple infused vodka
3/4 ounce Grand Marnier
Orange peel

Steps:

To infuse the vodka. Place an entire ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced, in a glass container and cover with a bottle of vodka. Refrigerate pineapple for at least 48 hours. To assemble the drink. Pour 2 1/2 ounces of pineapple infused vodka and 3/4 ounces of Grand Marnier in cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with orange peel.