Description
Baked pineapple delivers a sweet tropical treat that melts in your mouth with caramelized golden goodness. Warm spices and buttery notes make this simple dessert a crowd-pleasing finale for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 1 20 ounces crushed pineapple not drained
- 1 20 ounces pineapple chunks drained
Sweeteners and Thickeners:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Binding and Enriching Ingredients:
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Drain the 20 oz. pineapple chunks, carefully reserving ¼ cup of liquid in a separate small bowl.
- Whisk 2 Tbsp cornstarch into the reserved pineapple juice until no lumps remain, creating a smooth slurry.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine the 20 oz. crushed pineapple, 20 oz. drained pineapple chunks, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 beaten eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Stir until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Pour the cornstarch slurry into the pineapple mixture, stirring thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients completely.
- Transfer the entire mixture into a baking dish, spreading it smoothly and evenly across the surface.
- Slice 1 Tbsp butter into small dots and scatter them across the top of the pineapple mixture.
- Sprinkle ½ tsp ground cinnamon evenly over the surface of the dish.
- Place the baking dish in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for exactly 60 minutes until the top is lightly golden and the mixture is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let the baked pineapple rest for 10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Drain pineapple carefully to capture the exact amount of juice needed for the cornstarch mixture.
- Whisk the cornstarch into the reserved juice smoothly to prevent lumps and ensure a silky texture.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm your cornstarch is certified gluten-free and use alternative sweeteners like maple syrup.
- Let the baked pineapple rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven to help the filling set and intensify the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg