Breaded Pineapple

We love pineapple at my house, so what better pineapple dessert than bread cubes and pineapple tossed together in a luscious buttery pineapple sauce?  This dish is delicious.  It reminds me a little bit of a bread pudding, but with no milk or eggs.  The pineapple is tart and sweet, and the sauce soaks into the bread to create a warm and gooey dish.


Breaded Pineapple


1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
2 cups (about 8 ounces) rustic white bread, cut into 1 inch cubes


Preheat the oven to 350F.  Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish, set aside.


Drain the pineapple, and reserve the juice.  If necessary, add enough water to the pineapple juice to equal 1 cup.  In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch and sugar.  Add the pineapple juice and butter and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the sauce is thick and bubbly, and the butter is completely melted.


In the prepared baking dish, toss together the cubed bread and pineapple chunks.  Pour the pineapple sauce over the bread and pineapple.   Bake for 35 minutes, or until bubbly.  Makes about 4 servings.


Enjoy!  -Cardamommy