Name: The Best Pineapple Bake: A Sweet and Spiced Delight
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple (with juice); 3/4 cup sugar (for sweetness); 2 eggs (for binding); 2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening); 2 tsp vanilla extract (for flavor); 1 1/2 tbsp butter (sliced into pats for topping); 1 tsp cinnamon (for topping)

This Pineapple Bake is a balance of tart pineapple and warm cinnamon, for a buttery-rich dessert that is as easy as it is good. With a custardy texture and a whisper of vanilla, it is lovely for brunch, as a side dish or as a light dessert. Bake until golden, and they’re great warm or at room temperature for a taste of tropical comfort!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Beginner Friendly: Since this pineapple bake only uses a few ingredients and takes only a few steps to make, it is very easy to make!

They had a sweet and spiced flavor: The amalgam of pineapple, vanilla and cinnamon is a perfectly balanced combo of tropical sweetness and warming spices.

Versatile Dessert: This bake is lovely served warm, as is, or topped with whipped cream, ice cream or a swirl of caramel.

Silken, Custardy Perfection: The cornstarch combined with the eggs produces a silky base, custardy with an almost mild flavor, that pairs delectably well with the cinnamon topping, which takes its flavor to a nice caramelized place.

Key Ingredients:

Crushed Pineapple In Juice: Using the juice provides additional moisture and a natural sweetener to the dish. Do not pour off, as the juice is what makes it custard-like.

Sugar: Granulated sugar adds sweetness to the pineapple, but also aids in caramelizing the edges for more flavor.

Eggs: The eggs bind everything together and give it that custardy texture once baked, resulting in all that rich soft creaminess for your dessert.

Cornstarch: Cornstarch is a thickener that’s going to help the mixture set into a smooth and creamy bake.

Vanilla: Bold flavor and the vanilla’s aromatic quality works well with pineapple.

Butter: Adding small pats of butter adds richness and beautifies the golden-brown color on top.

Cinnamon: When sprinkled on top, cinnamon lends a warm spice that complements the sugar of the pineapple perfectly.

Full list of ingredients with quantities and instructions can be found in the recipe card below

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Step-by-Step Instructions

The Oven Preparing The Baking Dish and Heat:

The process is there to set the oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Preheating aids the oven in reaching a certain ideal temperature; one that is key to even cooking of the pineapple mixture inside the quiche. In the meantime, grease a 9×9-inch baking dish lightly to prevent it from sticking. This prevents the pineapple bake from sticking, making it easier to serve.

Mix the Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, combine:

Crushed pineapple (in juice)

Sugar

Eggs

Cornstarch

Vanilla extract

Beat or mix at low speed until smooth and combined. The cornstarch needs to be fully absorbed—no lumps.

Transfer to the Baking Pan:

Spread the pineapple mixture over the greased baking pan with a spatula to cover the area as much as possible.

Add Butter and Cinnamon:

Dot the top of the pineapple mixture with small pats of butter for richness. Next, add a light layer of cinnamon on top of the berries for a hint of flavor that balances out the sweetness.

Bake:

Put the baking pan in the hot oven and bake about 45 minutes. The bake is done when the edges are golden brown and the center is set.To test, stick a toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean, it’s done.

Cool and Serve:

After baking, you take it out from the oven and let it cool a little. It allows the flavors to meld and makes it easier to slice, too. Best warm or at room temperature.

Serving Suggestions:

This Pineapple Bake is great all by itself, but here are a few more serving suggestions:

With ice cream: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla or coconut ice cream for a tropical twist.

Whipped Cream: A dollop of whipped cream is a light, airy contrast to the dense bake.

Caramel Drizzle: I could just write caramel drizzle and not explain myself, you can’t go wrong.

Toasted Coconut: Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top, for extra crunch and tropicality.

Storage and Reheating Tips:

This dessert keeps and reheats well, so it’s a good candidate for leftovers or make-ahead prep.

Refrigerate: Leftovers should be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezing: It will freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month. Thaw in fridge overnight and reheat.

Reheat: Microwave individual portions (20-30 seconds to 1 minute) or reheat the whole pan in a 325°F (165°C) oven for about 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.

Recipe Variations:

For a tropical touch, mix in about half a cup of shredded coconut to the pineapple. And if you want some extra crunch, sprinkle some chopped pecans or walnuts along the cinnamon at the top.

Although this recipe is inherently gluten free, verify your ingredients — like vanilla extract, for example — to confirm they’re gluten-free-certified, if that’s required.

For a warm, spiced flavor to the bake, see if a pinch of nutmeg or ginger folded into the batter does the trick.

You can even make a kind of pineapple bread pudding by throwing cubes of day-old bread into it.

Conclusion:

Best Pineapple Bake, the easy and yummy dessert that marries a taste of the tropics with a hint of cinnamon and homey bakery goodness. Its soft, custard-like texture and caramelized top are irresistible features that make it a dessert easy to love. Just right for holiday entertaining, family dinners or any time you need something sweet and comforting.

Give this recipe a whirl, then sit back and savor the warm, tropical flavors of each and every slice!