Description
Quick pineapple bake delights taste buds with tropical sweetness. Caribbean-inspired dessert combines caramelized fruit and buttery crumble for a simple, irresistible treat you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20 oz / 567 g) can crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsps (21 g) butter, divided into small pats
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking pan to ensure easy removal of the dessert.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together crushed pineapple (including its juice), sugar, eggs, cornstarch, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Pour the pineapple mixture into the prepared baking pan, creating an even layer across the surface.
- Strategically dot small pieces of butter across the top of the mixture, ensuring uniform distribution.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon evenly over the butter-topped surface to add depth and warmth to the flavor profile.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown edge and a slightly set center that indicates the dessert is fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pineapple bake to cool for 10-15 minutes, which will help it set and make serving easier.
Notes
- Swap sugar with coconut sugar or stevia for a lower glycemic index and healthier alternative that maintains sweetness.
- Add a sprinkle of shredded coconut on top before baking for extra tropical texture and nutty flavor enhancement.
- Ensure cornstarch is completely dissolved to prevent lumpy consistency and achieve a smooth, creamy pineapple bake.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dairy-free coconut whipped cream for a decadent dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg