Candied Pineapple

Candied pineapple is tropical fruit preserved through a candying process, repeatedly soaked in sugar syrup and then dried. The result is sweet, sticky pieces with an intense fruity flavor and extended shelf life. Compared to fresh pineapple, it has a significantly higher sugar content. It is most commonly added to Christmas cookies, fruit cakes, muffins, granola bars, or shortbread. It also works beautifully as a decoration for cakes and pastries. When using it in recipes, it is worth accounting for its sweetness and reducing the amount of added sugar accordingly.