Spanish Baked Pineapple Dessert with Honey and Almonds Recipe
This dessert combines the sweetness of pineapple with honey and crunchy almonds, echoing the Spanish love of fruit and nuts served after lunch or dinner. Baking brings out a caramel flavor in the pineapple, while the honey and olive oil add a Mediterranean touch. It’s a light alternative to heavy cakes, perfect after a larger meal.
This dessert shows how a few simple ingredients can be transformed into something elegant and full of flavor. Baking concentrates the natural sweetness of the pineapple, while honey, olive oil, and almonds add a Spanish-inspired character without making the dish heavy.
Chef's tips
Choose a ripe but still firm pineapple so the slices keep their shape while baking. If the pineapple is very sweet, you can slightly reduce the amount of honey. Keep an eye on the almonds at the end of baking – they can go from golden to burnt very quickly.
How to serve
Serve the baked pineapple immediately after taking it out of the oven, with cold Greek yogurt or ice cream for a pleasant temperature contrast. It also pairs well with a small glass of dessert wine or strong espresso after a meal.
Ingredients
- fresh pineapple peeled, cut into slices or half-slices - 1 piece
- honey runny - 2 tablespoons
- olive oil preferably mild - 1 tablespoon
- flaked almonds lightly crushed - 30 g
- ground cinnamon for sprinkling - 0.5 teaspoons
- lemon juice for drizzling over the pineapple - 1 tablespoon
- Greek yogurt for serving, optional - 200 g
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Arrange the pineapple slices on the tray in a single layer. Drizzle with lemon juice.
- In a small bowl, mix the honey with the olive oil until you get a smooth, runny mixture.
- Brush the pineapple with the honey and olive oil mixture using a spoon or pastry brush.
- Sprinkle the pineapple slices with cinnamon.
- Place the tray in the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the edges of the pineapple are lightly browned and caramelized spots appear on the surface.
- For the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle the pineapple with flaked almonds so they toast lightly but do not burn.
- Serve the pineapple warm, with a spoonful of Greek yogurt on the side or on top, if using.
Storage
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I like to prepare this dessert when I want something light but still special. The smell of baked pineapple with cinnamon and honey fills the kitchen and always puts everyone in a good mood.
