Description
Whipping up the easiest pineapple bake takes just minutes and delivers pure tropical comfort straight from your kitchen. Grab fresh ingredients and watch your family’s faces light up with this simple, sweet treat that comes together faster than you can say “dessert”!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20 oz can crushed pineapple with juices
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter
Spices and Flavoring:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine the entire 20 oz can of crushed pineapple, ¾ cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 tbsp cornstarch, and 2 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk until your mixture looks smooth and well-blended.
- Transfer the pineapple mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Cut 1 ½ tbsp butter into small pats and scatter them across the top of the mixture. Dust the entire surface with 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 45 minutes. Watch for bubbly edges and a light golden color on top.
- Remove from the oven and let your bake rest for 5-10 minutes. This helps it set and makes serving easier.
- Serve warm straight from the dish, or chill completely if you prefer a cooler dessert. A dollop of whipped cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream makes a delightful topping.
Notes
- Fresh pineapple works best, but canned pineapple with minimal added sugar creates a perfect texture and sweetness balance.
- Cornstarch helps thicken the filling and prevents a runny dessert, so measure carefully for the right consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm your cornstarch is certified gluten-free and skip any potential wheat-based ingredients.
- Reduce sugar by half for a less sweet dessert, or substitute with honey or maple syrup for a more natural sweetness profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 139 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 9 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg