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!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt completely.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Flip the pineapple pieces and sprinkle the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt evenly over the top.

Step 5

Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sugar to melt and coat the pineapple in a glaze.

Step 6

Drizzle the vanilla extract over the pineapple during the last minute of cooking and stir gently to distribute the flavor.

Step 7

Remove the pineapple from the skillet and serve warm as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, or as a standalone dessert.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(385.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	449.6

Total Fat 24.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 152.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 50.8g
Protein 2.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 77.9mg	0%
Iron 1.2mg	0%
Potassium 406.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.7%

Protein: 1.8%

Carbs: 52.5%