Flaky Pineapple Bars
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with these Flaky Pineapple Bars—a delightful dessert that perfectly balances a buttery, crumbly crust with a luscious, tangy-sweet pineapple filling. Featuring a satisfyingly crisp topping made from the same tender crust mixture, these bars are baked to golden perfection and finished with a touch of powdered sugar for a delicate sweetness. With the convenience of using crushed pineapple (either fresh or canned) and a prep time of just 20 minutes, this dessert is ideal for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or anytime you crave a sunny slice of paradise. These tropical pineapple bars are easy to make, visually stunning, and guaranteed to impress with every flaky, fruity bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2.5 cups Pineapple, crushed (canned or fresh)
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture for the topping and press the remaining crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool while preparing the filling.
In a medium saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple (including juice, if using canned), brown sugar, and cornstarch.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes bubbly, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the filling cool slightly for 5-10 minutes.
Spread the pineapple filling evenly over the baked crust.
Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top of the filling.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the pineapple bars to cool completely in the pan.
Dust with powdered sugar before slicing into 12 bars. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 195.9 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.0 g | 610% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 1262 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 596.6 g | 217% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 317.7 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1427 mg | 30% | |
*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.
