Indulge your taste buds with the tantalizing flavors of caramelized pineapple, a tropical treat that embodies the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a standalone dessert, adding a burst of sunshine to your meal, or incorporated into a variety of culinary creations to elevate their taste.
Whether you prefer the classic caramelized pineapple with its golden-brown glaze, the refreshing pineapple salsa with its zesty kick, or the elegant pineapple upside-down cake with its caramelized pineapple rings adorning a moist, fluffy cake, this article has a recipe for every pineapple enthusiast. Each recipe is carefully crafted to highlight the unique characteristics of pineapple, ensuring a delightful experience with every bite.
SUE TORRES'S CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE
This recipe for caramelized pineapple is courtesy of Sue Torres and should be used in her Coconut-Poached Shrimp Tostadas recipe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Cut pineapple in half crosswise. Reserve half for another use. Peel remaining half. Stand pineapple upright on work surface. Slice pineapple lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices working around the core of the pineapple; discard core. In a large saute pan set over medium-high heat, cook pineapple until caramelized, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a work surface; cut into 1/4-inch pieces.
CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE SUNDAES
Whenever we get a craving for a tropical escape, this super simple recipe whisks us away in no time. Vanilla's nice but drizzling the sauce over salted caramel ice cream and taking a bite is just pure paradise. -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat; stir in brown sugar. Add pineapple; cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes. Remove pineapple with a slotted spoon; set aside. , Bring remaining juices to a simmer; cook until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat. Layer pineapple and ice cream into six dessert dishes; sprinkle with coconut and nuts. Drizzle with reduced sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE
So simple, yet SO delicious. Doesn't require many ingredients or much time, perfect for a last minute way to use up that ripe pineapple that will turn any day!
Provided by Brim05005
Categories Dessert
Time 13m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a medium to large saute pan over medium heat.
- Place the pineapple slices (no more than 1/2 inch thick) over the melted butter in the pan. Sprinkle with the brown sugar.
- Baste the pineapple by tilting the pan a bit to scoop some of the butter/sugar mixture and pouring it over the pineapple slices. Cook for about 3-4 mins per side.
- Continue to baste every so often to incorporate the flavor of the butter and brown sugar.
- When cooked, place slices on plates and drizzle some of the sauce it cooked in over top. Serve with vanilla ice cream to make EXTRA delicious! Pour some of the sauce over that as well. VERY hot, let cool a little before serving.
- Enjoy :).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 54.5, Carbohydrate 13.5, Sugar 13.3, Protein 0.1
CARAMELIZED FRESH PINEAPPLE TIRAMISU
Provided by Pichet Ong
Categories Coffee Milk/Cream Tea Cheese Egg Dessert Pineapple Cognac/Armagnac Chill Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For coffee, tea, and cognac flavoring:
- Place coffee filter in strainer set over medium bowl. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Mix in coffee and tea. Turn off heat; cover and let steep 5 minutes. Strain mixture through coffee filter. Stir in Cognac. Cool completely.
- For cognac sabayon:
- Whisk yolks, cream, 4 tablespoons sugar, and salt in medium metal bowl to blend. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water and whisk until mixture is thick and thermometer registers 160°F, about 5 minutes. Remove from over water. Place over larger bowl of ice and water. Cool quickly, whisking often, about 5 minutes.
- Stir mascarpone in large bowl to loosen texture. Fold in cooled yolk mixture in 3 additions, then fold in Cognac. Beat whites in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and beat until stiff but not dry; fold into sabayon in 3 additions. Cover; chill up to 1 day.
- For caramelized pineapple:
- Combine pineapple, sugar, and salt in large nonstick skillet. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Stir over medium heat until sugar melts and syrup forms. Continue cooking until syrup is absorbed and pineapple is dry and golden, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes; cool completely.
- Cover bottom of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with layer of ladyfingers. Brush with coffee flavoring. Spread with half of sabayon (about 3 cups). Scatter half of pineapple over. Repeat with ladyfingers, flavoring, sabayon, and pineapple. Cover; chill overnight.
- Sprinkle tiramisù generously with grated chocolate and garnish with fresh pineapple, if desired. Cut into squares or spoon onto plates and serve.
- *An Italian cream cheese; sold at many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Italian markets.
NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE WITH CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE AND COCONUT
Pockets of jammy caramelized pineapple are a thrilling discovery in this creamy tropics-inspired cheesecake. Coconut milk and lime zest are added to the cream cheese filling, which is set in a crisp gingersnap crust. Caramelize the pineapples ahead, if time permits - the longer they sit in the syrup, the better they'll taste. Serve the cake sliced in squares, topped with toasted coconut flakes, if desired.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories snack, cakes, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 9 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the caramelized pineapple: Heat a medium saucepan over medium until a drop of water sizzles on the surface. Reduce heat to medium-low and make a dry caramel by adding the sugar in an even layer. The sugar should begin melting into a clear syrup once it hits the pan. If it browns immediately, your pan is too hot and the heat should be turned down. Allow the sugar to melt, stirring with a heat-safe spatula to cover any dry spots, about 3 minutes. As the crystals melt, the syrup will change color from light to golden brown, about 5 minutes. Once melted, continue to stir and cook the syrup until it is a deep amber color, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, and very carefully, to avoid splatter, add the pineapple all at once. Immediately cover with a lid to prevent the hot liquid from bubbling over. Once the bubbling slows after 1 to 2 minutes, stir the mixture to melt any hard chunks of caramel that have formed, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the pineapple pieces to steep in the caramel syrup until they are infused, at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the refrigerator). The pineapple will turn a deeper yellow as it steeps, and will develop a more pronounced caramel taste. (Caramelized pineapple can be made up to 1 week ahead, refrigerated and stored in the syrup.) Using a fork, remove the pineapple pieces from the syrup, transfer them to a food processor to purée, or finely chop. Reserve and refrigerate the leftover caramel syrup for another use.
- Make the crust: Lightly grease and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving about a 2-inch overhang on two sides. In a food processor, pulse the gingersnaps until they form coarse crumbs. (Alternatively, place gingersnaps in a resealable bag and crush with a wine bottle or rolling pin.) You should have about 1 1/2 cups crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a medium bowl; stir in the melted butter, sugar and salt. The crumbs should look slightly wet and clump up when pressed together in your palm. Pour the mixture into prepared pan and spread to completely cover the bottom. Use the flat side of a measuring cup to compress, push and flatten the crumbs to cover the base and about 3/4-inch up the sides. Refrigerate while you make the filling. (Crust can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead.)
- Make the filling: In a small saucepan off the heat, combine 1/2 cup/120 milliliters coconut milk with the gelatin and allow to bloom, about 5 minutes. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, sugar, salt, lime zest and juice on the lowest setting until smooth. Heat the coconut milk-gelatin mixture on low to melt, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the rest of the coconut milk to cool down the mixture. Scrape down the bowl and switch to the whisk attachment. Slowly pour in the coconut milk mixture with the mixer on the lowest setting. Stop to scrape down the sides as needed. As the coconut milk incorporates, the mixer speed can gradually be increased to medium to make sure the mixture is smooth throughout.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and dot the top with teaspoonfuls of the pineapple purée. Some spoonfuls will sink in to create lovely pockets of pineapple within the cream filling, which is fine! Chill at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
- To unmold, run a knife or an offset spatula along the sides of the pan to loosen the crust. Lift both sides of the parchment and move cake to a board. Slice into 9 to 12 squares with a clean, warm knife, top each square with toasted coconut if using.
CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE
This easy dessert is perfect in the winter, when pineapples are plentiful.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Core and peel pineapple. Slice it lengthwise into eighths.
- Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Coat pineapple wedges with sugar; place in hot pan. Cook, turning once and shaking pan often, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove pineapple.
- Stir 3 tablespoons water into pan, and heat briefly; drizzle over pineapple. Serve with frozen yogurt, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 1 g
CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE WITH RUM
Categories Rum Fruit Dessert Broil Quick & Easy Pineapple Winter Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat broiler and line a shallow baking pan with foil.
- Trim pineapple leaves to about 2 inches. Quarter pineapple lengthwise, reserving 2 quarters for another use. Cut and discard cores from remaining quarters. With a sharp knife cut fruit from rinds, keeping rinds intact and reserving them. Cut pineapple crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- In a small saucepan cook butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and rum over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add pineapple, stirring to coat, and cook mixture 1 minute.
- Put reserved rinds in baking pan and with a fork and spoon return pineapple pieces to rinds, arranging in original shape. Spoon remaining butter mixture over pineapple and sprinkle tops with remaining tablespoon brown sugar. Broil pineapple about 3 inches from heat until slightly charred and heated through, about 8 minutes.
- Serve caramelized pineapple with ice cream.
GRILLED CARAMELIZED BROWN SUGAR PINEAPPLE RECIPE
Juicy pineapple coated with brown sugar, cinnamon, and honey grilled to perfection - this is just like the grilled pineapple they serve at restaurants.
Provided by Camille Beckstrand
Categories Side Dish
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Thread pineapple onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes before threading pineapple on). Mix together brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and honey. Place skewered pineapple on a large plate or pan. Using a spoon or a brush, thoroughly glaze each piece of pineapple with the brown sugar mixture.
- Place skewers on a grill, preheated to a medium-high temperature. Cook for 5-10 minutes on each side, or just until the sugar-glaze starts to caramelize.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 54 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 20 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Choose ripe pineapple: Use ripe pineapple for the best flavor and texture. A ripe pineapple will have a sweet smell and slightly soft skin.
- Cut pineapple properly: To cut the pineapple, first cut off the top and bottom. Then, cut the pineapple in half lengthwise. Remove the core from each half. Finally, cut the pineapple into 1-inch thick slices.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan: A heavy-bottomed pan will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the pineapple from burning.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the pineapple, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the pineapple from cooking evenly.
- Cook the pineapple over medium heat: Cook the pineapple over medium heat until it is caramelized. This will take about 10 minutes.
- Flip the pineapple slices halfway through cooking: Flip the pineapple slices halfway through cooking to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Serve the pineapple warm or cold: Caramelized pineapple can be served warm or cold. It can be enjoyed on its own, or it can be used as a topping for desserts or cocktails.
Conclusion:
Caramelized pineapple is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great way to use up ripe pineapple, and it can be made in just a few minutes. Whether you serve it warm or cold, caramelized pineapple is sure to be a hit.
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