Hot Pineapple Recipes

CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Core and peel pineapple. Slice it lengthwise into eighths.
• Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Coat pineapple wedges with sugar; place in hot pan. Cook, turning once and shaking pan often, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove pineapple.
• Stir 3 tablespoons water into pan, and heat briefly; drizzle over pineapple. Serve with frozen yogurt, if desired.

HOT APPLE PINEAPPLE CIDER

Steps:

• Cut orange slices in half. Using a wooden toothpick, poke holes in the peel of each orange slice at 1/2-in. intervals. Insert a clove into each hole; set aside., In a large saucepan, bring apple juice and cinnamon stick to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the pineapple juice, honey, lemon juice, zest and nutmeg; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minute. , Discard cinnamon stick. Garnish with orange slices. Serve warm with additional cinnamon sticks for stirrers if desired.

HOT PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, sugar, flour and cheese.
• Transfer to an 8-by-8-inch, 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
• Top with crushed crackers and drizzle with melted butter.
• Bake for 35 minutes.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

HOT PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350*. Spray medium sized casserole dish with non-stick spray. Drain pineapple juice reserving 6 tablespoons.
• In large bowl mix together sugar and flour. Add the cheese and pineapple chunks. Stir until blended. Pour into prepared casserole dish.
• In medium frypan melt butter; add cracker crumbs and reserved juice. Stir until blended.
• Spread crumbs over top of casserole dish. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Let stand for 5 mintues. Enjoy!

HOT PINEAPPLE SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Drain the pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice; set aside. In a small bowl, combine sugar and flour. Add the butter and 1 cup cheese; mix well. Gently stir in pineapple. , Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle crushed crackers on top; drizzle with reserved pineapple juice. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly around edges. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

HOT PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Put the pineapple in a greased 1 quart casserole with the cheese. Stir.
• Mix together the sugar, flour, and pineapple juice. Blend well. Pour over the pineapple.
• In a skillet, melt the butter and add the crushed crackers. Stir until the butter is absorbed and the cracker crumbs are coated. Pour the cracker mix on top of the pineapple mixture.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

SWEET-AND-HOT PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Cut a pineapple into small pieces (see Cook's Note). Microwave the grated zest of 3 limes on a paper towel until dry, about 1 minute. Mix the dried zest, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon each ancho chile powder and cayenne pepper. Toss with the pineapple.

HOT PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, sugar, flour, and cheese. Transfer to an 8-by-8-inch, 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Top with crushed crackers and drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

HOT MULLED PINEAPPLE DRINK

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Strain. Garnish each serving with a lemon slice and cinnamon stick.