Name: Brown Sugar Roasted Pineapples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 5 cups chopped pineapple (or one large pineapple cored and chopped); 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup pineapple juice; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/8 cup flour; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 cup salted butter (melted)

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Brown sugar roasted pineapples are a sweet, tangy side dish that delivers the perfect mix of flavor and texture in every bite. Loaded with brown sugar and crunchy pecans, these caramelized pineapples are perfect with any dinner, as a holiday side, or even as a simple dessert.

While turkey gets the majority of the love, ham is another holiday staple.

Baked ham and pineapple are an absolute classic.

You always see the combo of a beautiful ham topped with pineapple rings and shiny red marachino cherries as the centerpiece of holiday tables.

Back in the 1920s, the American Pineapple Growers Association pushed this combination as a way to sell more pineapples.

Turns out they were onto something, and it stuck, turning sweet caramelized pineapples into the perfect pairing with the salty, savory main.

And in the same way, these brown sugar roasted pineapples are a delicious pairing with a ham dinner or really any other savory main.

So, you’d be remiss not to consider this side dish when planning your holiday menu!

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

Pineapple– Either 5 cups of chopped pineapple or 1 large pineapple cored and chopped
Pecans– Chopped
Pineapple juice
Brown sugar– Packed
Butter– Salted melted butter
Flour– All purpose
Cinnamon
Salt

How to Make

Making brown sugar roasted pineapple is very easy.

Just spread the pineapple chunks out evenly in a single layer over a 9×13″ tray you’ve sprayed with nonstick spray.

Then, pour the pineapple juice out over top of the pineapples.

Whisk the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt together until they are evenly combined in a small mixing bowl.

Sprinkle the seasoned flour mixture evenly out over the pineapples and gently the pineapples to coat them in the mixture.

Spoon the melted butter evenly out over top of the pineapples.

Bake the pineapples at 450 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

Once the pineapples are golden and caramelized, take them out of the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

Roasted pineapple pairs well with holiday hams and other meats and mains like bang bang chicken kabobs.

The sweetness is a delicious contrast to zippy savory flavors.

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheat the leftovers in the microwave until warmed through.

Tips and Tricks

Make sure to use pineapple chunks- not rings or tidbits.
Don’t skip spraying your baking dish with nonstick spray. If not sprayed, the caramelized sugars will cause the pineapples to stick to the dish.
Stir regularly while the pineapple bakes to make sure it cooks evenly and doesn’t burn.

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Brown sugar roasted pineapple is a favorite for any ham dinner.

Make this today and enjoy!

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