Description
Pineapple Crunch is a delightful Southern American dessert or side dish that combines the sweetness of crushed pineapple with a buttery cracker and pecan topping. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy family dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pineapple Filling:
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Topping:
- 1 cup crushed buttery round crackers (like Ritz)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix crushed crackers, pecans, and melted butter. Spread this over the pineapple layer.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Cool and Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving warm.
In a medium bowl, combine crushed pineapple, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and salt. Pour into the baking dish.
Notes
- Serve as a sweet side dish for holiday meals or as a warm dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- For a crunchier topping, broil the last 1–2 minutes but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
