I love pineapples because of their sweet and pungent taste. A fresh pineapple has more of a tangy taste than the slices that come in a can. The acid from a fresh pineapple makes my tongue feel sore if I eat too much at one time. A pineapple is a natural tenderizer for meats. When you garnish a ham with pineapples on Easter, wait until the ham is cooked through before adding the pineapples.
Pineapples are great to eat alone or in a salad. Tossing a few chunks on top of a green salad with a little Italian dressing makes a light lunch on a warm day. A large pineapple may be too big for one person to eat. If this is the case, try a few other uses to keep that pineapple from going bad.
Did you know that pineapples are a symbol of hospitality? Whip up a pineapple upside down cake or a yellow layer cake with pineapple icing and bring it to a picnic or potluck dinner. Others will love the taste of fresh pineapple in your recipe.
Pineapples make excellent snacks as dried or candied fruits. You can dry them at home yourself. The next time you grill out, skewer a few pineapple chunks and some chicken or beef. Pineapples do well on skewers and will have a sweet, yet smoky flavor to them.
Experiment with your pineapple. Try out some pineapple preserves or pineapple ice cream. Don’t just give up on your fruit; find new ways to use it.
