Honey Lime Roasted Pineapple (Printable)

Caramelized pineapple wedges glazed with honey and lime, finished with toasted coconut for a tropical treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into wedges

→ Glaze

02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
04 - 1 teaspoon lime zest
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Topping

07 - 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange pineapple wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, lime zest, melted butter, and salt until combined.
04 - Brush honey-lime glaze generously over pineapple wedges, coating all surfaces.
05 - Roast for 18-22 minutes, turning once halfway through, until caramelized and golden at the edges.
06 - While pineapple roasts, place shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, approximately 2-3 minutes. Transfer immediately to a plate to cool.
07 - Arrange roasted pineapple on a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted coconut and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in about 35 minutes, making it perfect for when you want something impressive without spending your whole evening in the kitchen.
  • The caramelization that happens naturally in the oven does all the flavor work for you, turning simple pineapple into something that tastes restaurant-quality.
  • Roasting brings out a depth in the fruit that raw pineapple just doesn't have, and the lime keeps everything bright instead of cloying.
02 -
  • Don't walk away while the coconut is toasting because the difference between golden and burnt happens in about 30 seconds, and I learned this the hard way when I got distracted and had to start over.
  • The pineapple continues cooking slightly after you remove it from the oven, so pulling it out when the edges are just turning caramelized means it won't overcook and turn dry.
03 -
  • Buy a pineapple that yields slightly when you press the base and smells fragrant there—this signals that the fruit is ripe and the roasting will deepen that natural sweetness even more.
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper not just for easy cleanup but because it helps distribute heat more evenly under the fruit so nothing sticks or burns.
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