Roasted Spicy Pineapple with Passion Fruit Glaze

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2 cups sugar

1 1/2 cups water

1 vanilla bean split

1/4 cup dark rum

1 tablespoon minced ginger

2 Thai bird chiles

1 banana, chopped

1 tablespoon passion fruit syrup (or 2 tablespoons puree)

1 tablespoon pink peppercorns, for garnish

1 ripe pineapple, peeled (Costa Rican)