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!
What You Need To Make Brown Sugar Roasted Pineapples
- fresh pineapple
- pineapple juice
- brown sugar
- butter
- flour
- pecans
- salt
- cinnamon
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.
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!
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.
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!
Brown Sugar Roasted Pineapples
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
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
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- Honey & Pineapple Mustard
- Hawaiian Dogs & Pineapple Relish
This looks great, I definitely will try it. Have you tried Scalloped Pineapple? Our favorite side dish with ham.
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!
I made it tonight to go with our ham it was so delicious
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!
This is definitely going on my Easter menu! Looks delicious!
Thanks! I can’t wait to hear all about it!
This is wonderful! I could not stop eating it. It will make a wonderful addition to any meal. Very versatile.
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!
Can you use canned pineapple?
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!
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!
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!
What can you use other than pecans?
Hi, Michelle! Any type of nut (other than a peanut) would work great. I would probably recommend walnuts. Enjoy!
This looks delicious. Can this be made ahead of time?
Hi, Sally! These are really best when made before serving. I hope you enjoy them!
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!!!
Hi, Gretchen! LOVE it!! Sounds divine. What a perfect idea!
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!
Oh my goodness! Thank you, Rhonda! Thank you for making this special recipe. I am so tickled everyone loved it!
I am gluten free, do you think I could use corn starch instead if flour?
Hi, Diana! I’ve not tried that. It could alter texture and taste. If you test it, let me know how it goes!