11 Last-Chance Summer Pineapple Recipes
Summer is drawing to a close, but we still have a few precious weeks left to use all that delicious summer produce, including pineapple. While most of us can get pineapple year-round, we all know it tastes best in the summer months when it’s actually in season. These recipes will help you enjoy pineapple in the last gasps of hot summer days.
1. Pineapple Salsa
Pineapple Salsa makes a great appetizer with corn chips for a potluck, barbecue, or gathering. Make a double batch because people will scoop this up right and left.
2. Pineapple Whip
If you love the stuff at Disneyland, you’ll love this homemade Pineapple Whip. The flavor is pretty much identical to what you get at the theme park, and about half the price to make.
3. Sheet Pan Pineapple Shrimp
Sheet Pan Pineapple Shrimp is a delicious meal that can be made with all frozen ingredients. the only thing you’ll have to cook separately is the rice.
4. Pineapple Popsicles
If you want a refreshing dessert after a hot day, these Pineapple Popsicles are the perfect treat straight from your freezer.
5. Coconut Pineapple Muffins
Coconut Pineapple Muffins are a wonderful way to enjoy tropical flavors this season. Bake them in the morning before the house heats up, and enjoy them for dessert that night.
6. Pineapple Pork Kabobs
Pineapple Pork Kabobs are a tasty meal straight off the grill. Serve with a side of rice, mix this into pasta, or just enjoy on its own. Either way, delicious and filling.
7. Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Verde
Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Verde is a perfect dish for using in tacos, burritos, with rice, or even a Mexican-style pasta. Your slow cooker does all the work, and you won’t heat up the kitchen.
8. Curry Pineapple Turkey Rice Bowl
This Curry Pineapple Turkey Rice Bowl is a delicious and complete meal all on its own. But you can round out the meal further by serving this with a green salad on the side.
9. Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken is incredible served over rice. You can increase or decrease the sweetness by adding a dab of honey (or not), and the leftovers are perfect for lunch the next day.
10. Sheet Pan Hawaiian Salmon
Horray for more sheet pan meals! This Sheet Pan Hawaiian Salmon makes dinner simple and minimizes the number of dishes you’ll have to wash. All you have to do is make a side of rice if you want it.
11. Green Lemon Pineapple Smoothie
Prefer to drink your pineapple? This Green Lemon Pineapple Smoothie is a delicious blend that is totally fresh for summer and hot mornings or afternoons.
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This originally appeared on The Gracious Pantry.