Baked Pineapple Recipe
Every family has those special recipes—the quiet classics that never appear in fancy cookbooks but always show up at holidays, potlucks, and relaxed Sunday meals. In my family, Pineapple Bake is that beloved staple. Sweet, buttery, and incredibly easy to make, it tastes like something you’d find at an old-school Southern diner.
Think of it as a blend of bread pudding and pineapple cobbler: lightly crisp around the edges, soft and custard-like in the middle, with juicy pineapple throughout that makes it hard to stop at one bite.
I learned this recipe from my grandmother, who kept it handwritten on a well-worn index card. She made it for Easter brunches and family gatherings—but just as often on an ordinary weekday, usually because “pineapple was on sale.” That’s the beauty of Pineapple Bake: simple enough for everyday baking, yet special enough to earn a spot on the dessert table.
While it bakes, the scent of butter, sugar, and pineapple fills the kitchen with an irresistible sweetness. Fresh from the oven, the golden top gives way to a soft, tropical center. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream or enjoy it chilled the next morning for breakfast (yes, dessert for breakfast totally counts). Pineapple Bake is timeless comfort food at its best.
Pineapple Bake Recipe
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Crushed pineapple | 1 can (20 oz / 560 g), undrained | — |
| Unsalted butter | ½ cup (115 g), melted | — |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup (200 g) | — |
| Eggs | 4 large, beaten | — |
| White bread | 5 slices, cubed (about 2½ cups) | — |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon | — |
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an 8×8-inch (or similar) baking dish.
Mix the Base
- In a large bowl, combine pineapple with juice, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Stir until smooth and well mixed.
Add the Bread
- Gently fold in the bread cubes until fully coated.
Bake
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden on top and set in the center.
Cool & Serve
- Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving warm.
Serving Suggestions
Serve as a side with baked ham
Enjoy as a sweet brunch casserole
Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for dessert
Simple, nostalgic, and deeply comforting—Pineapple Bake proves that the most treasured recipes are often the ones lovingly passed down through generations.
