A Trick-Free Healthy Dried Pineapple Treat

dried pineapple treat

Looking for a sweet treat that won’t play health tricks on you this fall? Make your own chewy dried pineapple treat! You and your kids can enjoy it as a snack on its own or part of a trail mix. Dried pineapple is a simple, flavorful way to take in all of the anti-inflammatory, immunity-boosting and pain-relieving properties that our favorite tropical fruit has to offer. And the good news: you don’t need any fancy equipment to make it! All you need is an oven, a knife and a fresh Chestnut Hill Farms pineapple to make this delicious and nutritious fall-time treat on your own!

DIY Dried Pineapple Treat

This nutritious recipe only has one key ingredient: a Chestnut Hills Farm pineapple! With minimal prep, this healthy treat is a no-brainer in the kitchen. Simply prepare your pineapple, set your slices on a baking sheet and let them roast in the oven.

Ingredients

  • 1 Chestnut Hill Farms Pineapple

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 175° F and line large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Using a serrated edge knife, cut off the top, bottom and sides of pineapple.
  3. Using a paring knife, remove any remaining eyes.
  4. Lay the pineapple on its side and slice it into ¼ inch rounds.
  5. Using a paring knife or round frosting tip, remove the hard core center.
  6. Lay pineapple rings in a single layer on baking sheet.
  7. Dry pineapple rings in oven for 8 hours, flipping them every 2 hours.
  8. Store in airtight container.

Dried pineapple stays fresh and chewy for 2-4 weeks, so it is the perfect treat to carry you into the fall!

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Recipe sourced from Self-Proclaimed Foodies

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