Cinnamon-Steeped Pineapple

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan, over high heat, combine water, sugar, rum, cinnamon, and cardamom.
2. 2
   Stir well and bring to a boil.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, cut pineapple crosswise into 2 thick rings.
4. 4
   Carefully set both rings into boiling sugar syrup; and boil for 20 minutes.
5. 5
   Watch saucepan carefully and lower heat as needed to prevent boiling over.
6. 6
   While pineapple boils, in a small saucepan, over low heat, combine condensed milk, chocolate chips and rum extract.
7. 7
   Heat, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth.
8. 8
   To serve, spoon a bit of the chocolate syrup onto plates.
9. 9
   Set a pineapple ring on each and top with half of the ice cream.
10. 10
    Garnish with a berry.