Description
Vanilla-Infused Fried Pineapple is a quick, tropical appetizer that combines caramelized pineapple rings with sweet vanilla notes. Soaked in grape juice and vanilla extract, then fried in butter with brown sugar, the fruit turns golden and glossy. Garnish with shredded coconut for added texture. Ready in 40 minutes, this easy recipe serves four and delivers a low‑fat, high‑flavor snack perfect for summer parties, brunch spreads, or a light dessert finale Serve with a drizzle of vanilla for aroma
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe pineapple, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Shredded coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Combine grape juice and vanilla extract in a bowl; add pineapple slices and soak 30 minutes.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, stir in brown sugar until dissolved.
- Remove pineapple, pat dry, and fry in the skillet 3‑4 minutes per side until golden.
- Garnish with shredded coconut and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra aroma
- drizzle a thin stream of vanilla extract over the finished rings before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 pineapple)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Vanilla-Infused Fried Pineapple, easy pineapple recipe, fried fruit snack, tropical dessert ideas, quick summer appetizers, vanilla flavored pineapple