Description
Indulge in the sweet and spiced flavors of Cinnamon Fried Pineapple. This dessert or side dish features caramelized fresh pineapple chunks cooked with butter, brown sugar, and warm spices until golden and tender.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 fresh pineapple (peeled, cored, and cut into bite-sized chunks)
Spice Mix:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Optional squeeze of lime juice
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Cook Pineapple: Add the pineapple chunks and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly browned.
- Add Spices: Sprinkle in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to coat evenly.
- Caramelize: Cook for 5–6 minutes until pineapple is golden and tender.
- Finish: Remove from heat and add lime juice if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Delicious over ice cream, pancakes, French toast, or grilled meats.
- Best with fresh pineapple for optimal texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
