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Caramelized Pineapple

Fruit and a healthy sweetener make the perfect guilt-free Paleo dessert! by Marla Starr, updated November 6, 2016 Posted on August 6, 2015

Paleo Recipe Caramelized Pineapple
Marla Starr
Marla Starr is the founder of Paleo Porn, co-author of Pigskin Paleo and Owner of Starr Fitness. Marla is a Certified Personal Trainer, 200HR Certified Yoga Instructor, a Certified Barre & SUP/SUP Yoga Instructor offering Personal Training & Small Group Fitness classes both in person and virtually. In addition to all of the above she is also the Executive Producer of Minimalism. Please enjoy all the recipes in the Paleo Porn recipe archives!

A big step towards eating healthy is getting away from all the sugar that’s found everywhere in the Standard American Diet, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a few sweets now and then.

I’m a huge fan of snacking on a whole piece of fruit (think apples or pears smeared with almond butter or just a hand full of berries) but if you’re looking to serve a Paleo dessert that’s a bit more fancy than sliced bananas, I think you’ll enjoy this caramelized treat.

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Pineapple is one of the sweeter fruits available to us, but it’s also a nutrient-dense plant. It’s an excellent source of vitamin C as well as some powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

Coconut sugar is an excellent option when you want to sweeten things up a little because it’s low on the glycemic index and it’s full of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Pineapple and coconut sugar are both from tropical climates, so it only makes sense that they would go together. All that’s needed is a little fat to bring it all together.

You can use coconut oil if you want to stick with the tropical theme and/or if you’re dairy free. I just love using butter and I think browning it a little in the skillet with the coconut sugar provides a deep richness to this dish that can’t be beat.

If you’re making these ahead of time, you can store them in the fridge and reheat them right before serving. They make an excellent addition to a potluck or finishing touch for brunch.

Lick The Pan Clean

Don’t get rid of that leftover sugar and butter in the pan. You can save the leftover caramelized pieces and use them on top of ice cream or just as a little special treat on top of your pineapple.

Caramelized Pineapple

Caramelized Pineapple

Yield: 6-8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh pineapple, peeled
  • 4 tablespoons grass-fed butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut palm sugar

Directions

  1. Cut the peeled pineapple into large slices until you get to the center, then repeat on the other side again until you get to the woody core. Be sure to get all the pieces of pineapple cut on the ends, without slicing into the core.
  2. Heat a 10.25-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
  3. When the skillet is hot, add the butter and coconut sugar and stir to combine until the butter is melted. It will bubble up since the skillet is hot, so don't be alarmed.
  4. Add slices of pineapple to the pan. Do not crowd. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then flip and be sure they're warmed all the way through before transferring to a serving plate. (Alternatively you can keep them warm in an oven set to 200°F.)
  5. Serve warm for breakfast or dessert.
  6. Enjoy! :)

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About the Author Marla Starr

Marla Starr is the founder of Paleo Porn, co-author of Pigskin Paleo and Owner of Starr Fitness. Marla is a Certified Personal Trainer, 200HR Certified Yoga Instructor, a Certified Barre & SUP/SUP Yoga Instructor offering Personal Training & Small Group Fitness classes both in person and virtually. In addition to all of the above she is also the Executive Producer of Minimalism. Please enjoy all the recipes in the Paleo Porn recipe archives!

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