Pineapple Rum Sauce

Pineapple Rum Sauce

½ cup brown sugar

½ cup water

3 cups pineapple, cut in medium chunks

½ cup spiced rum

1 vanilla bean, split and scraped

zest of one orange zest

1-2 tablespoons orange juice

2 cups pineapple, diced small

Combine all ingredients (except the 2 cups diced pineapple) in a small pot.  Bring to a simmer and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.  Remove from the heat, allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.  Puree.  If desired, fold in small diced pineapple chunks.  Allow to cool before using. Store in the refrigerator.