By Becky Hardin
Published Mar 19, 2019
I love to make all my cakes a little extra special with these easy dried pineapple flowers. They’re simple to make, beautiful to look at, and delicious to eat! Any kind of cake decoration seems complicated, but these are the exact opposite. All I had to do was slice, bake, and shape! They come out in this perfectly crisp texture that makes them hold their shape and look like actual flowers. So fun!
I’m not usually a baker, and definitely not a cake decorator, but I went all in on this one. These pineapple flowers were just the thing to finish off my pineapple banana Hummingbird Cake . I was super surprised by just how easy this recipe was, too. All I needed was to slice the pineapple nice and thin (which took a little practice, but I did it and so can you!). These tasty and elegant edible flowers will make everyone think you’re a professional cake decorator!
What’s in This Dried Pineapple Flowers Recipe?
- Pineapple: Yep, that’s it. All you need is a fresh pineapple! You don’t even need to core it!
Tips for Success
- It’s really important to get rid of as much moisture as possible at every step, so make sure to pat the slices dry with paper towels (use more than one!) and place them on a wire rack so there’s plenty of room for air to circulate.
- If in doubt, bake them a little longer. We’re going nice and low-and-slow here, so there’s not much danger of them burning.
- Add a slice of bread or a sealed food-grade silica/desiccant packet to the container you store the pineapple in to absorb any excess moisture and help it stay nice and crisp.
How to Store
Store dried pineapple slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. If you have a vacuum sealer, that works even better! You’ll want to check on them every few days for condensation or moisture. If you see any, pop them back in the oven to continue to dehydrate before storing them again.
Serving Suggestions
I made these pineapple flowers for my Hummingbird Cake , and they look so pretty! They look great on just about any cake, cupcake, or dessert, though!
But the best secret about these pineapple flowers? They’re delicious! Since they’re actually just dried pineapple slices, they make a really tasty and healthy snack too. You can follow this same recipe to make dried pineapple chips for a snack or appetizer; just skip the part where you shape them into flowers (or don’t…nothing wrong with a fancy flower-shaped snack).
5-Star Review
“We make these all the time just for snacking….so good!” -Kellie H.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 pineapple outside cut off (not cored)
- ▢ Hummingbird Cake optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F.
- Slice pineapple into paper thin slices. It’s best to use a mandoline slicer to get the slices as thin as possible. 1 pineapple
- Dry each pineapple slice carefully on both sides with a paper towel, getting up as much moisture as you can.
- Lay the slices (again, be very careful!) on a large baking grid/cooling rack. Place the rack over a large baking sheet (so it doesn’t drip in your oven).
- Place in the oven for 2-3 hours, or until the slices are fully dried out and crisp on the edges as shown.
- While still warm, place each dried pineapple slice into the inside of a mini muffin tin or similarly sized small cup/dish to create the shape of flowers you want. Allow pineapple to fully dry in the muffin tin. Once dried, they’ll hold their shape!
- Place flowers on desserts such as Hummingbird Cake as garnish, or eat as a low calorie snack! Hummingbird Cake
Equipment
- Mandoline Slicer
- Baking Sheet
- Mini Muffin Tin
Becky’s Tips
- NOTE: if you prefer to make these as an appetizer or snack, there’s no need to form them into flowers. They’re delicious as “pineapple chips”!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Pineapple Desserts to Try!
Pineapple Pretzel Salad
Pineapple Bread Pudding
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Pina Coladas (Frozen Pina Colada Recipe)
How to Make Dried Pineapple Flowers
Equipment
- Mandoline Slicer
- Baking Sheet
- Mini Muffin Tin
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple outside cut off (not cored)
- Hummingbird Cake optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F.
- Slice pineapple into paper thin slices. It’s best to use a mandoline slicer to get the slices as thin as possible. 1 pineapple
- Dry each pineapple slice carefully on both sides with a paper towel, getting up as much moisture as you can.
- Lay the slices (again, be very careful!) on a large baking grid/cooling rack. Place the rack over a large baking sheet (so it doesn’t drip in your oven).
- Place in the oven for 2-3 hours, or until the slices are fully dried out and crisp on the edges as shown.
- While still warm, place each dried pineapple slice into the inside of a mini muffin tin or similarly sized small cup/dish to create the shape of flowers you want. Allow pineapple to fully dry in the muffin tin. Once dried, they’ll hold their shape!
- Place flowers on desserts such as Hummingbird Cake as garnish, or eat as a low calorie snack! Hummingbird Cake
Notes
- NOTE: if you prefer to make these as an appetizer or snack, there’s no need to form them into flowers. They’re delicious as “pineapple chips”!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
