Description
Cinnamon Fried Pineapple is a quick and easy dessert recipe featuring fresh pineapple chunks caramelized in a buttery cinnamon-sugar glaze. This sweet and flavorful treat is perfect for serving warm over ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or yogurt, providing a tropical twist with a comforting cinnamon aroma.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: honey or maple syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Allow the butter to melt fully before moving to the next step.
- Make the cinnamon glaze: Stir in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt into the melted butter until combined into a smooth glaze.
- Cook the pineapple: Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and toss to fully coat them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pineapple becomes caramelized and golden around the edges.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and let the pineapple cool slightly. If desired, drizzle honey or maple syrup over the pineapple before serving to enhance sweetness and flavor.
Notes
- Serve warm over vanilla ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or yogurt for a delicious dessert or breakfast topping.
- For extra depth of flavor, grill the pineapple chunks before tossing them in the cinnamon glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
