Imperial Candied Pineapple
Imperial Candied Pineapple offers luscious, translucent pineapple slices coated in sweet sugar, perfect as a snack or garnish for tropical desserts, appealing to fruit lovers and confectionery enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups sugar, light corn syrup, and 1 cup water in a heavy skillet.
- Over medium heat, cook until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly.
- Cook, without stirring, to 232°F.
- Drop 4 pineapple rings at a time into the syrup and simmer slowly for 5 minutes.
- Turn the pineapple slices and simmer until translucent, about 7 minutes.
- Drain on a wire rack.
- Repeat until all pineapple slices are candied.
- Let stand, uncovered, for 24 hours.
- Sprinkle all sides with 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
- Allow to stand for another 24 hours, then sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
- Refrigerate, covered.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
115
kcal
6% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Low-fat
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).