Description
Pineapple Crunch is a delightful American dessert casserole combining sweet crushed pineapple with a buttery, crunchy Ritz cracker topping. Perfect as a holiday side dish or a sweet treat served warm, chilled, or at room temperature, this recipe blends sweet and salty flavors with a texture contrast that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30), crushed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Make the pineapple filling: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pineapple along with its juice, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Pour filling into baking dish: Transfer the pineapple mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare the topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the crushed Ritz crackers, melted butter, and chopped pecans if using. Stir until the cracker crumbs are fully coated.
- Add topping: Evenly sprinkle the cracker mixture over the pineapple filling in the baking dish, ensuring full coverage.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the pineapple filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, chilled, or at room temperature.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm, chilled, or at room temperature depending on preference.
- Works great as a sweet and salty side dish for holiday meals or as a dessert paired with vanilla ice cream.
- Optional pecans add texture and flavor but can be omitted for nut-free versions.
- The recipe yields about 6 servings, ideal for small gatherings or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
