Caramelized Pineapple with Pistachios, Lime and Coconut

This recipe for Caramelized Pineapple with Pistachios, Lime and Coconut is delightfully flavourful and simple to make. I have made many desserts that include the caramelization of apples, however; caramelizing pineapple is something that I have just started to do and I am very pleased with the result. It emphasizes the flavour of the pineapple! I have used coconut oil (also known as coconut butter), which caramelizes faster than butter and provides the added bonus of being dairy free.  This recipe is a wonderful way to use a bit of leftover pineapple (or after making Pineapple Tepache) to make something uniquely delicious for breakfast or brunch or even as a healthy dessert option.

Caramelized Pineapple with Pistachios, Lime and Coconut

Yield:  2 – 4 servings

CHEF TALK:  Use fresh or frozen pineapple for this recipe.  I had several spears of frozen pineapple to use up.   The technique in this recipe worked very well for the frozen fruit.  You will note that I used coconut butter and coconut sugar in the recipe, but feel free to substitute butter, cane sugar or brown sugar.  I have not tried canned (well drained) pineapple tidbits, however, I think that it would also work well.  If you try canned pineapple tidbits, please let me know about your result.  Alternatively, diced apple can be substituted for the pineapple if you use an apple that keeps its shape when cooked such as Granny Smith or Honey Crisp. This recipe is gluten free and dairy free – for refined sugar free, substitute maple syrup or honey for the coconut sugar.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 ½ tablespoons coconut butter or unsalted butter
• 2 cups diced pineapple (1/2 inch or smaller dice)
• 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or cane sugar
• 1/3 cup old-fashioned (whole) oats
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 tablespoons coconut shavings
• 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pistachios

METHOD:

1. Using a large frying pan, melt the coconut butter over medium heat.  Add the diced pineapple, coconut sugar and oats.  Toss the mixture together to coat with the coconut butter.
2. Stir the mixture until the pineapple and oats turn a golden colour (caramelize).  Drizzle the mixture with lime juice and lime zest and allow the mixture to cool.
3. To serve, sprinkle with coconut shavings and chopped toasted pistachios.  Caramelized pineapple is delicious served with yogurt for breakfast, or try serving it on top of pannacotta for a delicious gluten-free dessert.

LEARNING TIPS:  

Please CLICK the link above to access my Urb’n’Spice LEARNING TIPS, which are listed alphabetically on the Learning Tips blog post under the following subheadings:

• Favourite Kitchen Tools: Spatula
• Caramelization
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