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Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, crispy slice of pineapple, enveloped in a golden-brown coconut crust that shatters delightfully with each bite. The natural sweetness of the pineapple mingles with the nutty flavors of toasted coconut, creating a flavor explosion that’s both familiar and exotic. Now, imagine enjoying this guilt-free, knowing it’s completely gluten-free and can be easily adapted to suit various dietary needs. Sounds too good to be true? Well, get ready to turn this dream into a delicious reality!

Crispy Coconut-Crusted Pineapple Rings 🍍🥥

✨Tropical, crispy, and irresistibly sweet! These Coconut-Crusted Pineapple Rings combine juicy pineapple with a golden, crunchy coconut coating. Perfect for a unique dessert or as a delightful twist on a fruit side dish!✨

Ingredients: 1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into rings 🍍 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾 2 large eggs, beaten 🥚 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 🥥 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 🍞 1/4 cup granulated sugar 🍬 1/2 tsp cinnamon 🧂 1/4 tsp salt 🧂 Vegetable oil for frying 🌻

For Serving: Vanilla ice cream (optional) 🍦 Honey or maple syrup for drizzling 🍯

Instructions:

1. Pat pineapple rings dry with paper towels.
2. Set up three shallow dishes: flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of coconut, panko, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Dredge each ring in flour, then egg, then coconut mixture.
4. Chill coated rings for 15 minutes.
5. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Fry pineapple rings until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Serve warm with ice cream and a drizzle of honey or syrup.

Enjoy your Crispy Coconut-Crusted Pineapple Rings! 😋🍍🥥

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✨ Do you enjoy desserts that combine contrasting textures like crispy and juicy? How do you feel about reimagining fruits in new, creative ways?

Fried Pineapple with Coconut Crust

Tropical indulgence meets crispy delight! Juicy pineapple rings coated in sweet coconut, fried to golden perfection for a unique dessert experience. 🍍🥥✨

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Ingredients

  

For the pineapple:

• 1 ripe pineapple, cut into 1-inch wedges
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon light rum (optional)

For the coconut crust:

• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For frying:

• Vegetable oil for frying
• Confectioners' sugar for dusting

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Instructions

 

• Make the pineapple syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the rum, if using. Let the syrup cool to room temperature.
• Prepare the pineapple: Place the pineapple wedges in a shallow dish and pour the cooled syrup over them. Let the pineapple soak for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• Make the coconut crust: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded coconut, flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until the mixture forms a crumbly crust.
• Coat the pineapple: Remove the pineapple wedges from the syrup, letting any excess liquid drip off. Dip each pineapple wedge into the coconut crust mixture, pressing the coconut onto the pineapple to adhere.
• Fry the pineapple: Heat about 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Fry the coconut-coated pineapple wedges in batches, if necessary, until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain the pineapple on paper towels.
• Dust with confectioners' sugar: Dust the fried pineapple wedges with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Notes

Tips:

• For an extra crispy coconut crust, you can chill the coated pineapple wedges in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before frying.
• If you don’t have a thermometer to measure the oil temperature, you can test the oil by dropping a small piece of coconut into the oil. If it sizzles and rises to the surface, the oil is ready.
• Be careful when working with hot oil, as it can cause burns.
• You can also serve the fried pineapple with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream for an extra-special treat.

Enjoy your delicious Fried Pineapple with Coconut Crust!