Pan Fried Pineapple

You will love this easy Pan Fried Pineapple! It requires only 4 ingredients and is ready in 10 minutes or less. Serve it with ice cream for a delicious dessert.

Let me introduce you to one of my favorite easy desserts. All you need is pineapple, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter. The pineapple is fried in a skillet to create a delicious tropical treat anytime.

It tastes similar to grilled pineapple, but since it is sautéed in a skillet, it can be made year round.

While this dish is typically served as a dessert, it would also taste great as a side for savory dishes like ham or grilled teriyaki chicken. Add cooked rice for a delicious meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• You can make cinnamon fried pineapple any time of the year.
• It’s ready in 10 minutes or less.
• Enjoy it savory or sweet!

Ingredients You Need

You will only need four ingredients for this easy dessert recipe.

• Pineapple: Choose fresh pineapple for the best flavor. You can use canned pineapple, but the flavor will not be the same.
• Unsalted Butter: If you substitute with salted butter, it will add a slightly salty flavor. Use plant based butter to make this recipe vegan.
• Brown Sugar: Light brown sugar is preferred.
• Cinnamon
• Vanilla Ice Cream (optional)

Tips for choosing a pineapple: You want to choose a pineapple that is ripe and fresh. The leaves should look fresh and it should be yellow and green. Avoid a brown pineapple as it usually means it’s going bad. If you smell the bottom of the pineapple, it should have a sweet pleasant smell.

How to Make Fried Pineapple in a Skillet

This recipe comes together in less than 10 minutes!

1. Cut the pineapple into small bite-sized pieces. I use a Pineapple Corer and Slicer to cut the pineapple into perfect round rings. Then I cut the rings into four or six pieces. (The pineapple slicer is one of my favorite kitchen tools because it’s quick, easy and works perfect every single time.)
2. In a large bowl, mix together the pineapple, brown sugar and cinnamon.

3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter.

4. Once the butter is melted, add the pineapple pieces in a single layer and fry for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

Serve the fried pineapple with a scoop of ice cream. Sprinkle coconut flakes on top for extra tropical flavor.

Recipe Tips

• Serve it sweet – Spoon the pineapple chunks over a bowl of ice cream and sprinkle pineapple flakes on top. Or serve it over pancakes for a sweet way to start the day.
• Serve it savory – Serve the pineapple with ham or pork chops. It also tastes great as a side to Asian dishes or barbecue foods. We also love serving it with stir fry red bell pepper and onions or other vegetables.
• Add other flavors: You can substitute the brown sugar for honey or use half honey and half brown sugar. If you like spicy flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
• Cut the pineapple in advance to save time.
• Make it ahead: You can prepare the entire recipe in advance and serve it cold or reheat to serve it warm.

Storage

Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Fried pineapple tastes great as leftovers. You can reheat or serve it cold. Either way, it’s delicious.

It’s the perfect addition to an ice cream sundae or served savory as a side dish to chicken, pork or steak. Or add it to a salad for sweet flavor.

If you love this fried pineapple recipe then you might also love trying other tropical treats like Homemade Dole Whip, Pineapple Banana Bread or Strawberry Mango Salsa.

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