Canned pineapple can be used in everything from appetizers to desserts. And, the recipes can be sweet or on the slightly savory side. We’re not knocking fresh pineapple. It’s delicious. But when looking for convenience, we love to grab a can of pineapple from the shelf. That way we can enjoy pineapple flavor when they’re not in season, too. Here are 17 recipes you can make with canned pineapple.
Granny Cake
“My mother has been making this cake for 30 years. It takes minimal time to prepare and is so very moist!” – Stephanie
Tropical Pineapple Coconut Rum Cake
“I served this cake to my friends with Jamaica Me Crazy coffee and they raved over it. When I came back to take a picture to post with my recipe there was only one piece of it left!!! Extremely moist and rich cake, perfect comfort food with a hot cup of coffee! If you can squirrel away some of this cake away before it all gets scarfed up, the longer it sits, the better it gets!” – Jeanne
Tropical Cowboy Candy
“This is just a tropical note on a well known canned candied jalapenos recipe. It is still spicy but has a hint of the tropics and they are great. Float some of these in a jalapeno martini or a pineapple jalapeno margarita at your next game day and tell them cowboy up!!” – Cathy
Holiday Cheese Ball
“This recipe comes from my husband’s side of the family. I had to ask for the recipe because eating only once a year was not cutting it.”- Laura
Creamy Fruit Salad
“I made this particular dish many times. Church, work, and at request. This is a salad you can make your own with the fruit and nuts you add. Be creative! I also like to use fresh blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries together.” – Edith
Pineapple Jalapeno Meatballs
“These Pineapple Jalapeno Meatballs will need to be served at your next event. They are sweet, sticky, and have a slight kick of spice everyone will love.” – Debbie
Hummingbird Cake
“I just love this cake recipe. I make it for Easter and Mother’s Day. My family loves it as well. It is simple, easy and your family and friends will love it also.” – tammy
Pineapple Brown Sugar Pound Cake Upside Down
“This cake is so good. I like mine warm with a scoop of ice cream.” – Nancy
Hawaiian Dream Trifle
“I love the combined flavors of pineapple, toasted coconut, and macadamia nuts. I combined these flavors with angel food cake and coconut cream pudding for a light tropical dessert.” – Susan
Pineapple Sweet Chili Sauce
“A tropical pineapple sweet chili sauce!” – Kevin
Banana Pineapple Chocolate Chip Pancakes
“When my children were small, I adapted the ingredients from one of my favorite muffin recipes to make these YUMMY pancakes! They’ve been a favorite ever since!” – Jamie
Mardi Gras Bread
“With Mardi Gras coming up, I got to thinking about this bread. Have made this for years. It’s really good served with warm honey butter.” – Lisa
Bourbon Baked Beans
“I know the ingredients may seem a little odd, but these are soo good. I hope you will try them.” – Danielle
Pina Colada Cupcakes
“These cupcakes are so easy to make and always a hit at picnics or family gatherings!” – Connie
Chicken Pineapple Kabobs
“Everyone loves these quick and easy chicken and pineapple kabobs! The longer you marinate the chicken, the better.” – Luci
Pineapple Curry
“This flavorful vegetarian Pineapple Curry makes an incredible dinner paired with rice—and it only takes 25 minutes to make!” – Nicole
Pineapple Upside-Down Bread Pudding
“Pineapple Upside-Down Bread Pudding has wonderful fruity flavors! Bread pudding has a caramelized top layer with a moist, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth interior.” – Paula