Sugar Glazed Pineapple Dessert Recipes

BROWN SUGAR GLAZED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Remove skin and "eyes" from pineapples and slice into 3/4-inch rounds; remove core if you wish or just thickly coat each slice with a layer of brown sugar. Set slices on a broiler pan.
• Place the pan under the broiler as close to the heat as possible and broil until the sugar is caramelized, about 3 minutes keep your eye on the pineapple to make sure it does not burn.
• Remove slices from the broiler pan and set on plates; garnish with drops of port wine if you wish.

GLAZED ROASTED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Peel pineapple; cut into six wedges. Cut wedges lengthwise to remove core; cut each widthwise into four pieces. Pour butter into a 2-qt. baking dish; top with pineapple. Combine the brown sugar, honey, pie spice and extract; spoon over pineapple., Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Spoon cooking juices over the top. Serve warm with sorbet.

CONTEST-WINNING GLAZED PINEAPPLE PIE

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice (discard remaining juice or refrigerate for another use); set pineapple aside. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim pastry even with edge of plate. Sprinkle with coconut., In a small bowl, combine the sugar, flour, salt, lemon juice, butter and pineapple. Spread over coconut. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut sits in pastry. Add decorative cutouts if desired., Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly., In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough of the reserved pineapple juice to achieve glaze consistency. Drizzle over warm pie. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

PINEAPPLE CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE GLAZE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour Bundt pan. Set aside 1 cup of crushed pineapple for glaze. In a large mix bowl combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil and remaining pineapple. Mix on medium speed for 3 minutes. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• 2. For glaze; in small saucepan melt butter add the 1 cup crushed pineapple and powder sugar, stir until sugar is dissolved. Spoon glaze over cooled cake.