Easy Sauteed Pineapple
Elevate your dessert game with this Easy Sautéed Pineapple recipe, a quick and irresistible treat that’s packed with tropical flavor! Fresh pineapple is caramelized in buttery brown sugar, kissed with warm cinnamon, and finished with a touch of vanilla for a perfectly glazed, golden delight. Ready in just 20 minutes, this simple skillet recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining. Serve these sweet, tender pineapple chunks over pancakes, ice cream, or enjoy them on their own for a naturally sweet dessert that’s sure to impress. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, this sautéed pineapple dish is a must-try for fruit lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole (medium-sized) fresh pineapple
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Peel the pineapple by removing the top, bottom, and outer skin. Cut it into 1-inch thick rings or chunks, removing the core if necessary.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt completely.
Add the pineapple rings or chunks to the skillet in a single layer. Let them cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they start to caramelize and develop golden edges.
Flip the pineapple pieces and sprinkle the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt evenly over the top.
Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sugar to melt and coat the pineapple in a glaze.
Drizzle the vanilla extract over the pineapple during the last minute of cooking and stir gently to distribute the flavor.
Remove the pineapple from the skillet and serve warm as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, or as a standalone dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.4 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 152 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
