Food Ingredients Fruits Pineapple 15 Ways to Prepare Pineapple in Peak Season When you can't get enough of the picturesque fruit, try these tropical dishes, desserts, and drinks. By Food & Wine Editors Food & Wine Editors This is collaborative content from Food & Wine's team of experts, including staff, recipe developers, chefs, and contributors. Many of our galleries curate recipes or guides from a variety of sources which we credit throughout the content and at each link. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 16, 2023 Photo: Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen You've spent all summer cutting pineapple, and it's time to take on more preparations and presentations with the sweet and tart fruit. Char pineapple for a tropical sorbet, infuse and bake it for a classic pineapple upside-down cake, or grill it for a smoky cocktail. We have pineapple salsa, enchiladas, and tacos; Hawaiian pizza; and pineapple punch to make the most of the summer favorite. Here are picture-perfect pineapple recipes to make this season. 01 of 15 Pineapple-Coconut Soft Serve Photo by Greg DuPree / Prop Styling by Christine Keely / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer With just five ingredients, this fluffy, effortless pineapple dessert comes together in 15 minutes with a flavor reminiscent of a tiki cocktail. Get the Recipe 02 of 15 Grilled Pineapples with Barbecue-Spiced Breadcrumbs and Country Ham Victor Protasio Slow-grilling whole unpeeled pineapples concentrates their flavor and tenderizes the fruit, which pairs wonderfully with salty country ham and crispy panko seasoned with barbecue spices. Get the Recipe 03 of 15 Grilled Pineapple–Tequila Punch Greg Dupree The sweet and smoky notes of grilled pineapple meld deliciously with tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde (a spicy, crisp poblano liqueur), and splashes of pineapple and lime juices in this punch that’s a perfect Halloween equalizer. Get the Recipe 04 of 15 Musubi Lettuce Wraps with Pineapple Salsa Photo by Caitlin Bensel / Prop Styling by Christina Daley / Food Styling by Ali Ramee This vibrant pineapple recipe accompanies the beloved Hawaiian snack made of Spam, sushi rice, and nori. The pineapple salsa would also be great with a bowl of chips or spooned on top of tacos. Get the Recipe 05 of 15 Tropical Jackfruit–Ginger Ale Sorbet with Charred Pineapple Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Chef Sam Fore of Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites in Lexington, Kentucky, caramelizes fresh pineapple under the broiler until it develops a lightly charred flavor to top this icy, quenching sorbet of jackfruit, pineapple, and ginger ale. Get the Recipe 06 of 15 Pineapple Upside-Down Cake © Tina Rupp Fresh pineapple pieces are infused with vanilla bean and sugar then baked with a sour cream vanilla cake for possibly the most popular pineapple recipe. Get the Recipe 07 of 15 Smoky Pineapple and Tequila Punch Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Christina Daley This refreshing and bubbly cocktail from food editor Paige Grandjean is a blend of cold-smoked pineapple puree, lime juice, and tequila. Get the Recipe 08 of 15 Pineapple Chicken Enchiladas © Molly Yeh Pineapple adds a hint of sweetness and a bright presentation to classic enchiladas. Get the Recipe 09 of 15 Hawaiian Pizza with Pineapple and Salami Bella Graves Pork and pineapple are a dream combination in this homemade salty-sweet pizza from Miriam Weiskind. Get the Recipe 10 of 15 Steak Tacos with Pineapple © Eva Kolenko A quick marinade of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger flavors the skirt steak in this pineapple recipe for super easy tacos. Get the Recipe 11 of 15 Pineapple Jalapeño Agua Fresca Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon Sweet, sour, and just a little spicy, this pineapple jalapeño agua fresca is a delight on a hot day. at Austin's Masa y Mås, Roberto Campos combines just three ingredients and a bit of water in five minutes when serving this sipper. Get the Recipe 12 of 15 Pineapple-Teriyaki Chicken Wings © Todd Porter & Diane Cu This homemade pineapple-teriyaki glaze is irresistible. Serve any extra on the side for dipping. Get the Recipe 13 of 15 Pineapple and Lime Tart © Anya Kassoff Fresh lime emphasizes pineapple's tropical flavor and contrasts nicely with the mild and flaky crust in this gluten-free and vegan tart. Get the Recipe 14 of 15 Pineapple Mojitos © Con Poulos Chef Jose Enrique makes a mojito version of Cuba's popular pineapple soda with a rich brown sugar–pineapple syrup, rum, mint, and club soda. Get the Recipe 15 of 15 Pineapple Carpaccio with Lemon Sorbet and Candied Zest © Stephanie Shih This refreshing pineapple dessert with six simple ingredients looks and tastes spectacular. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit