Pineapple Glaze

Pineapple Glaze

A tangy-sweet glaze that turns ham, chicken, or cake into something tropical.

Total 20 min Makes 16 oz Calories 58/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy

This glossy glaze simmers crushed pineapple and its juice with brown sugar and a touch of vinegar until thickened and syrupy. Brush it over baked ham, grilled chicken, or pound cake for a bright, fruity finish. It comes together in one small saucepan in under twenty minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, with juice
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth, then stir into the saucepan.

  3. Set the pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.

  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until the glaze thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

  5. Remove from heat and stir in the vinegar and butter until the butter melts and the glaze is glossy.

  6. Cool slightly before brushing over ham, chicken, or cake; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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    Pineapple Glaze

    This glossy glaze simmers crushed pineapple and its juice with brown sugar and a touch of vinegar until thickened and syrupy. Brush it over baked ham, grilled chicken, or pound cake for a bright, fruity finish. It comes together in one small saucepan in under twenty minutes.

    20 min 16 oz 58 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup crushed pineapple, with juice
    • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt

    Method

    1. 1

      In a small saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

    2. 2

      In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth, then stir into the saucepan.

    3. 3

      Set the pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.

    4. 4

      Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until the glaze thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

    5. 5

      Remove from heat and stir in the vinegar and butter until the butter melts and the glaze is glossy.

    6. 6

      Cool slightly before brushing over ham, chicken, or cake; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.