The flavor of maple syrup marries well with pineapple, especially glazed right into the surface. If you like pineapple, you're sure to enjoy this nearly instant dessert. This is particularly appealing when made with canned organic pineapple mini-rings. Photos by Rachael Braun.
Serves: 4 to 6
- 1 tablespoon Earth Balance or other vegan buttery spread
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, or to taste
- 3 to 3 ½ cups diced fresh pineapple, or two 15-ounce cans
pineapple chunks or slices, drained - ¼ cup dried cranberries, cherries, or blueberries, or raisins
- Vanilla coconut yogurt, granola, and/or toasted chopped nuts for topping, optional
Heat the Earth Balance in a medium skillet until melted, then stir in the maple syrup and cinnamon.
Drain the pineapple well (save the juice for a different use— for smoothies, etc.) and add to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the pineapple is nicely glazed and golden, 6 to 8 minutes.
Stir in the dried fruit of your choice and remove from the heat. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish. Allow to cool.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Top each serving with any or all of the optional toppings, if desired.
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Sara says
What should you use for juice if you are using fresh pineapple? Would orange juice be ok?
Nava says
Sara, you don't need juice for this; in the instructions it says to save any juice from a can for a different use. So if using fresh you need not bring in any extra juice. Hope that helps!
Deyton says
I might ry this but with apples.
Nava says
This would work with apples, too. Just make sure they don't get too mushy!