This is a simple but delicious ice cream topping that takes little time to prepare.
It is from the book "Bon Appetit Fast, Easy, Fresh" by Barbara Fairchild.
If desired, add nuts to the sauce prior to serving.

2 Tbsp. BUTTER
3 Tbsp. (packed) DARK BROWN SUGAR
1/8 tsp. ground CLOVES
1 1/2 c. 1/2-inch cubes of fresh PINEAPPLE
1/4 C. BOURBON

VANILLA ICE CREAM

Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add brown sugar and cloves; bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Add pineapple and cook until heated through and liquid is syrupy, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.

Remove from heat.
Add bourbon and cook over medium heat until syrupy, about 2 minutes.

Add your choice of nuts, if desired.

Scoop ice cream into bowls and spoon pineapple and syrup over.