PINEAPPLE CRUNCHES
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour;
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained;
- 1 cup of sugar, granulated
- Half a cup of melted unsalted butter
- One cup of traditional oats
- Half a cup of coconut, shredded
- Half a cup of pecans, chopped
- One-half tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Guidelines:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Set the oven’s temperature to 175°C (350°F).
A 9 x 9-inch baking dish can be lined with parchment paper or greased.
2. Getting the Topping Ready:
- Combine the dry ingredients:
- Combine the flour, sugar, oats, chopped pecans, shredded
- coconut, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add Melted Butter: Using a spatula, stir the melted butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly.
3. Putting the Pineapple Crunches Together:
- Arrange the Pineapple Layers:
Evenly distribute the drained crushed pineapple across the bottom. - of the baking dish that has been prepared.
- Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the pineapple layer, pushing it down with a spoon to make sure it sticks firmly. This is the crumb topping.
4. Baking:
- Bake in a Preheated Oven: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is crispy and golden brown.
5. Serving and Cooling: Cool Fully:
Let the pineapple crisps in the baking dish cool fully.
Cut and Serve:
- Cut into squares and serve after cooling.
Details about Nutrition (per serving)
230 calories
10g of total fat
Five grams of saturated fat
Trans Fat: 0 grams
20 mg of cholesterol
100 milligrams of sodium
33g of total carbohydrates
dietary fiber: two grams
- 20g of sugars, 2g of protein
How to Make the Best Pineapple Crunches:
- Pineapple Draining: Make sure to thoroughly drain the smashed pineapple. to avoid the base being very damp.
Even Layering: To get a consistent crunchy feel, distribute the crumb topping equally. - Cooling: To help the pineapple crunches set correctly and make cutting simpler, let them cool completely before slicing.
- Savor these mouthwatering pineapple crunches as a delightful and filling dessert that goes well with any meal!