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    Recipes » Appetizers

    Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

    Published: Dec 27, 2021 by Marissa Stevens · 6 Comments

    Gluten Free

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    You need just one word to describe succulent bites of Bacon Wrapped Pineapple: Irresistible. Fresh chunks of pineapple are dipped in maple syrup with a spicy kick of cayenne pepper, then coated in brown sugar, wrapped in bacon and roasted until the bacon is crispy and the pineapple is hot and caramelized.  Tangy, sweet, smoky, and salty, your poor taste buds won’t know what to focus on first!

    Bacon Wrapped Pineapple served on a black plate.

    Conveniently served on cocktail picks or toothpicks (no silverware required!), these juicy and wildly flavorful parcels are ideal for special occasions like Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties. Or serve them as an appetizer before dinner and watch as your guests struggle to remember that they should leave some room for the main meal! 

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients You Need to Make Bacon Wrapped Pineapple
    • Preparing the Pineapple
    • Key Steps
    • Delicious Hot or Cold
    • More Appetizers for Bacon Lovers
    • How to Make Bacon Wrapped Pineapple
    • Bacon Wrapped Pineapple
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    Ingredients You Need to Make Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

    Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Ingredients on a white marble board.
    • Maple Syrup: or honey
    • Cayenne Pepper: omit if you prefer a non-spicy version (though the spice is subtle)
    • Brown Sugar: light brown sugar or dark brown sugar - whatever you have on hand
    • Fresh Pineapple: or canned pineapple chunks (see note below)
    • Bacon Strips: ideally thinly sliced

    Preparing the Pineapple

    When you’re preparing your pineapple, it’s important to get the proportions right, meaning the perfect size to enjoy in a single bite. Aim to cut 24 equal size chunks of pineapple that are about 1-inch wide and weigh ~½ ounce each, for 12-ounces total. 

    Canned pineapple works here, although fresh is better given the choice. If you opt for canned, be sure to drain each pineapple chunk well and pat it dry before assembling — otherwise, the maple syrup and sugar coating won't stick.

    Key Steps

    • For even cooking and easy cleanup, cook the seasoned pineapple chunks wrapped in bacon on an oven safe rack set inside a foil lined rimmed baking sheet. Be sure to cover the entire surface of your baking sheet with foil as the sugar will drip and char. (It makes a mess of the foil, but the result is 100% worth it!)
    • Brush oven safe rack with oil to prevent sticking, before arranging the pineapple in a single layer with some room around each one.
    • To avoid scorching the cocktail pick or toothpick, pierce each appetizer after baking.

    Delicious Hot or Cold

    These little bites are best hot and juicy, but they're delicious cold too. So don't toss them if you're lucky enough to end up with any leftover bites. 

    More Appetizers for Bacon Lovers

    • Bacon Wrapped Scallops
    • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
    • Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
    • Bacon Wrapped Dates
    • Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

    How to Make Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

    Dip one piece of pineapple in maple syrup mixed with a bit of cayenne pepper, then roll in brown sugar and wrap in a piece of bacon (½ slice, cut in half crosswise).

    dipping pineapple chunk in maple syrup.
    coating pineapple chunk in brown sugar.
    rolling coated pineapple chunk in bacon strip.
    coated pineapple wrapped in raw bacon.

    Arrange bacon wrapped pineapple on an oil brushed, oven safe rack placed inside a foil lined baking sheet. Bake in an oven to preheated to 400˚F until pineapple is hot and bacon is crispy, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve with cocktail picks or toothpicks if you like.

    Bacon Wrapped Pineapple before baking.
    Bacon Wrapped Pineapple after baking.
    Bacon Wrapped Pineapple on a black plate.

    Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

    Marissa Stevens
    It's the smoky, sweet and spicy combination of flavors that make this appetizer impossible to resist!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 servings
    Calories 79 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup maple syrup to taste
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 24 1-inch chunks fresh pineapple ~12 ounces
    • 12 bacon slices ideally thin slices (see recipe note)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400˚F.
    • Place an oven-safe rack inside a foil lined rimmed baking sheet (for easy cleanup - see recipe note #2); brush rack with oil or spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
    • Whisk maple syrup and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
    • Spread brown sugar on a small plate
    • Cut bacon slices in half crosswise.
    • Use a fork or small tongs to dip one pineapple chunk in maple syrup mixture, coating all sides; allow any excess to drip off and place in brown sugar. Turn to coat lightly on all sides. Wrap coated pineapple chunk in a half slice of bacon (starting at one end of of the bacon slice and rolling it up); place on rack in baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pineapple. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and pineapple is hot. Serve with toothpicks if desired.

    Notes

    1. Thin bacon works best for these. Thick cut bacon is more difficult to wrap around the pineapple chunks and takes longer to cook.
    2. Take care to cover the entire surface of your baking sheet with foil as the sugar will drip and char. (It makes a mess of the foil, but I promise these little bites are worth it!)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword dinner party, gluten free
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    1. Maureen says

      January 03, 2023 at 7:49 pm

      The canned pineapple chunks are small. Would 2 pieces be messy , like fall out of the bacon

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        January 03, 2023 at 8:56 pm

        Hi Maureen! I'm afraid that 2 pieces would end up being difficult to wrap and likely one or both would fall out. You want the pineapple chunks to be pretty large (1-inch or a bit larger).

        Reply
    2. Pilar says

      November 14, 2022 at 11:36 pm

      5 stars
      Los haré para las novenas. Gracias se ven deliciosos 😋😋😋

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        November 15, 2022 at 9:38 am

        Thank you very much. Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. angiesrecipes says

      December 27, 2021 at 5:37 am

      Sweet and salty...I love the combo plus, bacon makes everything taste better.

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        January 03, 2022 at 11:01 am

        So true! Thanks, Angie.

        Reply

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