If pineapple tid-bits have turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use them with confidence and how to choose them, cook them, store them, what to substitute, and 32 recipes to try them in.
Pineapple tid-bits are a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup, chunks | 181 grams |
| 1 cup, crushed | 195 grams |
| 1 cup, sliced | 162 grams |
| 1 spear | 26 grams |
| In Chinese: | 菠萝TID位 | |
| British (UK) term: | Pineapple tid-bits | |
| en français: | ananas tid bits | |
| en español: | piña tid-bits |
There are 32 recipes that contain this ingredient.
A puffy baked pancake rises dramatically in the oven, then gets filled with warm pineapple-coconut sauce. The edges turn golden and crisp while the center stays custardy and soft.
Made this tropical puff pancake for breakfast today, and made it healthier with whole wheat flour and just egg whites (see the linked recipe below). I used fresh pineapples to make the pineapple sauce, and it was delicious with pancake.
Juicy pineapple, sweet peppers, chicken breasts and carrots in a sweet and sour sauce. Easy slow cooker prep.
Meaty loin chops cooked in a tropical barbecue sauce, sweetened with pineapple. A taste of the islands.
Sweet spaghetti fruit salad with pineapple, apples, a tangy lemon custard dressing, and fluffy whipped topping. A retro potluck favorite that chills overnight for easy entertaining.
A vibrant no-cook fruit compote combining pineapple, banana, strawberries, kiwi, and crisp jicama, drizzled with a splash of liqueur. Naturally sweet, diabetic-friendly, and ready in 10 minutes flat.
Tofu stir fry with crispy golden tofu and rainbow vegetables in a sweet-spicy coconut, pineapple, and sriracha sauce. A vibrant vegetarian stir fry with a gluten-free option and an almond crunch.
Fruit salad with mandarin oranges, pineapple, blueberries, and seedless grapes folded into a whipped cream and sour cream base with grated chocolate candy bars.
Summer fruit salad with rice, strawberries, kiwi, grapes, banana, and pineapple tossed in a honey-yogurt-pineapple juice dressing. Light, low-fat, and ready in 25 minutes.
Big seven-fruit salad with apples, pears, oranges, grapes, pineapple, peaches and bananas, finished with whipped topping. A summer-table classic for gatherings.
De Luxe rennet custard, an old-fashioned milk-based pudding set with rennet and dressed up with cranberry sauce, toasted coconut, orange segments, raspberries, walnuts, and pineapple. A vintage dessert that tastes like an ice cream sundae, minus the freezer.
Pineapple coleslaw with shredded cabbage, sweet apple, carrot and pineapple tidbits in a creamy sour cream and mayo dressing. Sweet-tangy summer side that pairs with BBQ, fish tacos or pulled pork.
This simple and tasty curry dish made with shrimp and pineapple tidbits is the perfect exotic dinner for two.
Pineapple slaw with shredded cabbage, juicy pineapple tidbits, seedless grapes, and creamy salad dressing. A five-minute sweet-tangy side built for burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and backyard potlucks.
Sweet and sour meatballs in pineapple-soy glaze with green pepper, served as a party appetizer or weeknight main over rice. Classic American-Chinese retro plate.
Fruit and cheese pita pockets stuffed with low-fat cottage cheese, diced cheddar, kiwi, pineapple tidbits, and chives for a quick no-cook lunch ready in 10 minutes.
Frog eye salad with acini de pepe pasta, mandarin oranges, pineapple, and whipped topping in a sweet pineapple custard dressing. The classic Mormon potluck dessert salad.
A tropical twist on cole slaw with shredded cabbage, pineapple tidbits, sliced banana, and pecans in a creamy honey-sour cream dressing. No cooking, ready in 30 minutes.
Pineapple sweet potatoes mashed with pineapple tidbits and their syrup for a naturally sweet, tropical side dish. Diabetic-friendly with no added sugar, just five simple ingredients.
A creamy dessert salad loaded with bananas, strawberries, pineapple, and walnuts folded into sweetened cream cheese and whipped topping. All the flavors of a banana split in a bowl.
Roasted Cornish hens stuffed with brown rice, pineapple, currants, and macadamia nuts, basted in a sweet red pepper jelly glaze with crystallized ginger. A showpiece dinner for entertaining.
Whipped cream fruit salad with pineapple, dark cherries, bananas, dates, marshmallows, and chopped nuts. A retro no-cook dessert salad ready in 5 minutes.
Sweet and tangy tuna luau simmered with pineapple tidbits, brown sugar, vinegar, and green pepper strips served over hot rice. A tropical-inspired skillet dinner in 45 minutes.
Glazed beets with pineapple tidbits in a sweet brown sugar and lemon butter sauce. A quick 15-minute side dish using canned beets and pineapple.
Stovetop sweet and sour meatballs glazed in tangy pineapple sauce with crisp-tender green peppers in just 40 minutes.