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Brown Sugar Roasted Pineapples

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Updated: Apr 9, 2022

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Sometimes a meal becomes all about the side dish! That’s certainly the case with these easy Brown Sugar Roasted Pineapples. Warm pineapple tossed in just the right amount of caramelized brown sugar and pecans is hard to resist! The perfect partner for ham and other cuts of pork, these pineapples will have you rethinking what a side dish is all about!

Roasted pineapple chunks in a brown sugar sauce with pecans.


What You Need To Make Brown Sugar Roasted Pineapples

  • fresh pineapple
  • pineapple juice
  • brown sugar
  • butter
  • flour
  • pecans
  • salt
  • cinnamon
The ingredients for roasted pineapples with brown sugar and pecans.

My family is crazy about fresh pineapple. Who knows why. Maybe it’s the bright, sweet citrus taste. Maybe it’s all the different ways you can prepare it. But whatever the reason, there’s almost nothing that will bring them to the table faster than the mention of this happy, yellow fruit.

A close up of roasted pineapples.

And of all the ways we eat it, this little roasted side dish is definitely a favorite! Which couldn’t make me happier since it is so easy to make. Simply toss the pineapple in a little brown sugar, flour and pecans and pop them in oven. That’s it!

Finished Roasted Pineapples on a rectangular white platter.

And talk about versatile. We eat these these golden bites at holidays, for dessert, with Saturday brunch, when we cook out, even on ice cream! They just seem to go with everything!

And we haven’t even mentioned the ‘wow factor’ here. Seriously, just one look and this is the dish that everyone wants on their plate.

A fork full of roasted pineapples with brown sugar sauce and pecans.

Don’t you just love when wonderful and easy happen at the same time? I do! Let’s share a little wonderful with those we love the most this week!

A close up of roasted pineapples.

Brown Sugar Roasted Pineapples

A wonderful side dish for ham and other cuts of pork,  Brown Sugar Roasted Pineapples also make a great sweet treat.  Perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day and other holidays!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easter, Easy Recipe, holiday
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Stacey | SouthernDiscourse.com

Ingredients

  • 4 -5 C fresh pineapple, chunked (about 1 pineapple)
  • ½ C chopped pecans
  • ÂĽ C pineapple juice
  • ÂĽ C brown sugar, packed
  • ÂĽ C butter, melted
  • â…› C flour
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ÂĽ teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Arrange pineapple chunks in a single layer on the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.  Pour pineapple juice over the pineapple.
  • Mix dry ingredients well in a small bowl.  Sprinkle dry ingredients over the pineapples, then toss so that all of the pineapples are well coated.
  • Drizzle melted butter over the coated pineapples.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the pineapples are golden and the brown sugar mixture caramelized.  Stir every 10 minutes.
  • Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pop the pineapples under the broiler for 1-3 minutes if you want a more caramelized look.
A close up of roasted pineapples.
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  1. Avatar photoAnn Brown

    April 7, 2019 at 10:02 pm

    This looks great, I definitely will try it. Have you tried Scalloped Pineapple? Our favorite side dish with ham.

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    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      April 8, 2019 at 11:07 am

      Ann,

      Let me know how you love it!

      I have tried Scalloped Pineapple! It’s delicious. Around here, it’s called Pineapple Casserole. You’re right, so good with ham!

      Reply
      • Avatar photoJudy

        June 12, 2022 at 5:12 pm

        5 stars
        I made it tonight to go with our ham it was so delicious

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        • Stacey Pirtlestacey

          June 17, 2022 at 10:51 am

          Hi, Judy! I am so glad you made these easy roasted pineapples and loved them! They are one of our favorite sides for ham too!

          Reply
  2. Avatar photoCOLLIER A

    April 8, 2019 at 1:13 pm

    This is definitely going on my Easter menu! Looks delicious!

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    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      April 8, 2019 at 9:41 pm

      Thanks! I can’t wait to hear all about it!

      Reply
  3. Avatar photoJulia

    September 13, 2019 at 2:56 pm

    5 stars
    This is wonderful! I could not stop eating it. It will make a wonderful addition to any meal. Very versatile.

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    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      September 16, 2019 at 2:28 pm

      Thank you, Julia! I am the same way- once I start, it is hard for me to stop eating a bite here and there! And I love that it can be eaten as a side dish, dessert, topping… so many ways! I am so glad you loved it. Made my day!

      Reply
  4. Avatar photoEssie

    May 25, 2020 at 7:25 pm

    Can you use canned pineapple?

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    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      May 26, 2020 at 12:11 pm

      Hi, Essie! I am sure you can. The texture might be a little different, less firm. I haven’t made it that way, but it would be worth a try!

      Reply
  5. Avatar photoSondor

    April 18, 2022 at 12:07 am

    5 stars
    Gave this a try for an Easter side-dish and wow, this was just too tasty! The only downside is everyone who tried it has agreed it’s mandatory every Easter henceforth? If you like pineapple and sweets, then please do yourself a favor and give this a go!

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      April 27, 2022 at 10:38 am

      Hi, Sondor!

      Oh, how I loved hearing this! I am just thrilled that your Easter guests enjoyed these pineapples and now want to make them a regular part of your celebration! That is the best news. You are appreciated!

      Reply
  6. Avatar photoMichelle

    April 20, 2022 at 7:57 pm

    What can you use other than pecans?

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    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      April 27, 2022 at 10:09 am

      Hi, Michelle! Any type of nut (other than a peanut) would work great. I would probably recommend walnuts. Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Avatar photoSally

    April 4, 2023 at 8:11 am

    This looks delicious. Can this be made ahead of time?

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    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      April 6, 2023 at 12:02 am

      Hi, Sally! These are really best when made before serving. I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  8. Avatar photogretchen

    November 23, 2023 at 8:37 pm

    5 stars
    dressed up a precooked heavenly ham perfectly! was the hit dish at the thanksgiving family potluck! did throw in a handful of dried cranberries & 7 or 8 crushed cloves also. yummy!!!

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      November 26, 2023 at 6:04 pm

      Hi, Gretchen! LOVE it!! Sounds divine. What a perfect idea!

      Reply
  9. Avatar photoRhonda

    March 31, 2024 at 6:46 pm

    5 stars
    Just tried this for Easter ham side, instead of trying to stick pineapple rings on the ham, it was delicious added cherries, and the whole family loved it and was told don’t have to wait for ham holidays to make it again!

    Reply
    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      April 25, 2024 at 1:05 pm

      Oh my goodness! Thank you, Rhonda! Thank you for making this special recipe. I am so tickled everyone loved it!

      Reply
  10. Avatar photoDiana

    February 6, 2025 at 8:52 pm

    I am gluten free, do you think I could use corn starch instead if flour?

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      March 25, 2025 at 4:34 pm

      Hi, Diana! I’ve not tried that. It could alter texture and taste. If you test it, let me know how it goes!

      Reply

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