Pineapple Sauce
on Apr 25, 2023
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This Pineapple Sauce recipe is perfect for adding a tropical twist to desserts like ice cream, cakes or cheesecake. It’s also great on ham and chicken! Since it is made with just 3 ingredients, this topping can be made quick and easy!
My husband LOVES fruit on top of his ice cream sundaes and also as a cheesecake topping. The store-bought jars work but homemade pineapple sauce is so much better and also cheaper. During the summer months we quite often make homemade Banana Splits and also homemade sundaes. So this fruit topping recipe is made quite often this time fo year.
Overall pineapple topping is a very versatile ingredient that can be used in so many different ways. It’s is both sweet and tangy making it great for both desserts and other dishes. Needing a Pineapple sauce for Ham? This one is so perfect! Who doesn’t enjoy a pineapple glazed ham?
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- For this recipe, you’ll be using just a three ingredients and in no time at all you can make a delicious and healthy pineapple sauce that your kids will love.
- You are using canned pineapple so that means that you don’t have to worry about finding a fresh pineapple and doing the work for coring and chopping it.
- Also, you can use this sauce in so many different ways from ice cream topping, snacking, to sweet and savory recipes, so feel free to get creative with it.
Ingredients
The base of this recipe uses canned pineapple, which means that you don’t have to worry about spending a lot of time in the grocery store hunting down hard to find ingredients. You may already have these ingredients on hand which mean you can avoid the store altogether!
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- Crushed pineapple – The pineapple is the star of the show for this recipe. Look for a can that his in pineapple juice and not heavy syrup.
- Sugar – This pantry staple adds a nice touch of sweetness to this fruit sauce recipe.
- Cornstarch – This seems like such a humble ingredient, but it’s the perfect staple to use when you need to thicken up your sauce.
You can find the full list of ingredients and quantities needed in the recipe card below.
How to make Pineapple Sauce
Making this homemade sauce recipe is as easy as 1-2-3. So, check out the recipe card below for the full steps and get ready to enjoy a bowl of your favorite ice cream topped with this sweet treat.
- Drain pineapple juice into a small saucepan.
- Add sugar and cornstarch and then whisk to combine.
- Cook over medium-low heat until dissolved and syrup begins to thicken (about 5 minutes).
- Next, add in pineapple and continue to cook over medium-low heat for about 12-15 minutes, until sauce has thickened further.
- Allow to cool before serving or storing in the fridge.
Substitutions
Here are a few substitutions that you can use to ensure that this recipe turns out perfectly for you every time that you make it.
- Sugar – This recipe uses sugar, but if you would like to reduce the amount of sugar used you could replace some with honey or maple syrup. Also, brown sugar could add a bit of a nicer flavor combination when using the sauce on ham.
- Cornstarch – You can use arrow root as a thicken in place of the cornstarch. However, the cornstarch really works best for this recipe.
- Low Sugar – You can also use your favorite cup for cup sugar-free sweetener to make this delicious sauce recipe. Let me know if you try it!
Variations
Are you looking for a few ways that you can personalize this easy recipe? Here are a few of my favorite ways to change up this sweet treat.
- Spices – You can add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to make this sauce slightly spicier.
- Fruity – Feel free to add other fruit purees like mango, strawberry, or peach to give your pineapple syrup an extra boost of flavor.
- Citrus – If you would like more of a tangy flavor add a small amount of lemon or lime zest to your sauce while it’s cooking.
If you love making homemade dessert topping recipes like this one then next time you may want to give this Strawberry Sauce recipe a try.
Storage / Freezing
Storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Freezing – Allow sauce to cool before transferring it into a resealable freezer bag or other airtight storage container. Freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to use, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Top tip
Keep the heat on your stove to no higher than medium low, and make sure that you stir the sauce often as it can scorch quickly.
FAQ
You will need cornstarch to thicken the juice into this delicious pineapple sauce recipe.
Pineapple pairs so well with most flavors. It goes great with pork or chicken if you want something savory, or it also pairs well with vanilla in the sweet category.
To prepare this recipe using fresh pineapple, start by removing the core. Then pulse chunks) in a food processor. Next, extract about half of the juice by squeezing the small pieces (tidbits). Note that only a small amount of juice is needed. Aim for about 1/4 of a cup
Other Pineapple Recipes
Looking for other pineapple recipe ideas? Try these:
Other Fillings and Sauces
Consider making these other homemade sauces:
Pineapple Sauce
Ingredients
- 20 oz Crushed Pineapple
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
Instructions
- Drain pineapple juice into a small saucepan.
- Add sugar and cornstarch. Whisk to combine.
- Cook over medium-low heat until dissolved and syrup begins to thicken (about 5 minutes).
- Add pineapple and continue to cook over medium-low heat for about 12-15 minutes, until sauce has thickened further.
- Allow to cool.
Delicious… I did add a pinch of salt and once it finished cooking a dash of fresh lemon juice to brighten it up just a touch.