Food and Recipes Fruits Pineapple 27 Pineapple Recipes That Go Way Beyond Fruit Salad By Jenna Sims Jenna Sims Jenna Sims is a Digital Editor for Southern Living and joined the team in 2014. She writes, produces, and ideates content with a focus on email growth and commerce content. She covers a range of topics in the lifestyle space from holiday gift guides to new product launches to tips for cooking with your air fryer. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on June 27, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke Sweet and refreshing pineapple is a summertime staple in homes across the South. While we agree that fresh, juicy pineapple is delicious on its own, these pineapple recipes will show you how many different ways there are to use it while cooking. From mains to sides to drinks to pineapple desserts, this tropical fruit can be used in both savory and sweet dishes for extra flavor. Next time you have fresh pineapple on hand, try one of these delicious pineapple recipes. We guarantee that you won't be disappointed. When you're picking out a whole pineapple at the store, green leaves and a firm outer layer are the characteristics you should look for to choose the best fruit. And if you shy away from using fresh pineapple because you're not sure the best way to cut it, fear no more. We're here to show you it's easier than you think. 01 of 27 Piña Colada Quick Bread Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Piña Colada Quick Bread Think of this decadent quick bread recipe as a baked version of the classic summertime drink. This pineapple recipe captures everything there is to love about the tropical treat: Juicy pineapple studs the delicately sweet loaf, and a topper of crisp toasted coconut chips is both a beautiful decoration and a final touch of sweetness How to Cut a Pineapple Whether You Want Spears, Slices, or Chunks 02 of 27 Pineapple Pepper Slaw Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Pineapple Pepper Slaw Sweet pineapple and a zesty vinaigrette pair with cabbage for a light and refreshing slaw recipe that's the perfect addition to any summer supper. While unexpected, this pineapple recipe will capture new fans the moment they take a bite. 03 of 27 Pineapple Bread Pudding Victor Protasio Recipe: Pineapple Bread Pudding Pineapple juice, Hawaiian dinner rolls, and macadamia nuts give classic bread pudding a tropical makeover. 04 of 27 Pineapple Sunshine Cake Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Recipe: Pineapple Sunshine Cake Our favorite dessert recipes start with a box of cake mix, which is why this pineapple recipe is one we make on repeat. The best part? This cake is made in a 13x9 pan so it's easy to take along with you to picnics or potlucks. 05 of 27 Pineapple-Sweet Tea Punch Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Recipe: Pineapple-Sweet Tea Punch Give your a party punch an upgrade for summer with pineapple juice and vodka, if desired. 06 of 27 Pineapple Ice Cream Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Pineapple Ice Cream To make this homemade ice cream recipe, you'll need just three ingredients and an electric mixer. No special equipment required. 07 of 27 Glazed Ham with Pineapple Chutney Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Glazed Ham with Pineapple Chutney Whether it's for a special occasion or Sunday dinner, serve your next glazed ham with pineapple chutney. Including pineapple in the glaze will give your ham a nice caramelized finish. 08 of 27 Pineapple-Coconut Fizz Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Pineapple-Coconut Fizz You'll be instantly transported to a tropical vacation after just one sip of this pineapple and coconut drink. It gets the fizz from seltzer water and boozy twist from white rum. 09 of 27 Quesadillas al Pastor Recipe Skyler Burt Recipe: Quesadillas al Pastor Recipe Melted cheese and spicy pork pair with a pineapple-forward fruit salsa in a quesadilla you'll family will want again and again. 10 of 27 Pineapple-Cherry Dump Cake Micah A. Leal Recipe: Pineapple-Cherry Dump Cake As the name suggests, this dump cake is as easy as dumping all of your ingredients into your trusty 9x13 and baking to perfection. With only five ingredients, this dump cake comes together quickly for any occasion. 11 of 27 Pineapple-Glazed Ham Jen Causey Recipe: Pineapple-Glazed Ham The classic Easter centerpiece, pineapple-studded ham is captivating and delicious. A layer of mustard and brown sugar adds another crust of flavor. 12 of 27 Carrot-Pineapple Mini Bundt Cakes with Buttermilk-Vanilla Glaze Cedric Angeles; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Carrot-Pineapple Mini Bundt Cakes with Buttermilk-Vanilla Glaze Upgrade carrot cake with the addition of crushed pineapple and a vanilla-buttermilk glaze. These mini Bundt cakes are like a cross between a carrot cake and our always-popular hummingbird cake. 13 of 27 Salmon with Pineapple-Pepper Salsa and Coconut Cauliflower Rice Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Salmon with Pineapple-Pepper Salsa and Coconut Cauliflower Rice Turn pineapple into a fruity-spicy salsa that is the perfect complement to fat-rich salmon. If you have leftover salsa, turn it into a dip for tortilla chips, or serve on chicken tacos. 14 of 27 Pineapple Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle,Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Recipe: Pineapple Casserole This classic Southern pineapple recipe calls for just six ingredients and is the ideal salty-sweet combo. 15 of 27 Buttery Pineapple Crumble Bars Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Buttery Pineapple Crumble Bars Take a break from classic lemon squares to try this buttery pineapple spin. 16 of 27 Two-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake Jessica Furniss/Southern Living Recipe: Two-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake A box of cake mix and a can of fruit are all you need to turn out a fluffy, fruity cake. The whipped topping is optional, but it adds a cloud-like finish to the airy cake. 17 of 27 Pineapple-Ginger Upside-Down Cake CREDIT: ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLING: KAY E. CLARKE; FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL Recipe: Pineapple-Ginger Upside-Down Cake This skillet version of the classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake uses twice as much pineapple as the original. 18 of 27 Orange Sherbet Salad Jennifer Causey Recipe: Orange Sherbet Salad Nostalgia meets essential Southern in this old-fashioned orange sherbet salad. Pineapple and oranges are served up in fluffy marshmallow fluff-like gelatin. 19 of 27 Pineapple Granita ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLING: KAY E. CLARKE; FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL Recipe: Pineapple Granita During the summer, the best desserts are those that don't require you to turn on the oven. This pineapple granita is icy and fresh—and easy to make. 20 of 27 Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Layering pineapple slices and cherries in the pan before pouring in the batter gives you an impressive finish once you flip this cake out of the pan. 21 of 27 Pineapple Pie Recipe: Pineapple Pie If you prefer, you can substitute the homemade crust for store-bought to make prep a little easier. 22 of 27 Hummingbird Cupcakes with Candied Pineapple Wedges Recipe Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Hummingbird Cupcakes with Candied Pineapple Wedges Recipe These cupcakes are an easier take on our most popular cake recipe ever, the Hummingbird Cake. Candied pineapple wedges give a nod to the canned pineapple that gives the cupcakes a moist texture. 23 of 27 Piña Colada Icebox Pie Jennifer Davick Recipe: Piña Colada Icebox Pie Shortbread cookies serve as the crust for this Piña colada-inspired pie. 24 of 27 Spicy Pineapple Slaw Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Kellie Kelley; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Recipe: Spicy Pineapple Slaw This lightened-up version of slaw is mayonnaise-free for folks who like a lighter spin on the classic side. 25 of 27 Brown Sugar-Glazed Pineapple Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Brown Sugar-Glazed Pineapple Preparing pineapple in a pan with a brown sugar glaze allows it to shine as a dessert on its own. 26 of 27 Pineapple-Coconut Cake Micah A. Leal Recipe: Pineapple-Coconut Cake Cutting the two layers of this cake in half after they bake to create four allows more surface area for frosting. 27 of 27 Ambrosia Macaroons Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Ambrosia Macaroons Chewy macaroons have a hint of tropical flavor with crushed pineapple and flaked coconut. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit