Honey Lime Roasted Pineapple (Printable Page)

Roasted pineapple glazed with honey and lime, finished with toasted coconut for a tropical touch.

# 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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, lime juice, lime zest, melted butter, and salt until well combined.
04 - Brush the honey-lime glaze generously over all pineapple wedges.
05 - Roast for 18 to 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 to 3 minutes. Immediately transfer 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 -
  • The honey-lime glaze caramelizes into sticky gold while the pineapple becomes tender and almost creamy inside, a textural surprise every time.
  • It tastes like a fancy dessert but takes barely longer than ordering takeout, which means you can impress people without the stress.
  • Toasted coconut adds this nutty, aromatic layer that makes the whole thing feel intentional and special, even when you're eating it alone at midnight.
02 -
  • Toasting coconut requires vigilance and a quick hand; the moment it smells toasted is the moment you have maybe thirty seconds before it turns from golden to burnt, so stay nearby and don't answer your phone.
  • Fresh lime juice makes an actual difference here; bottled juice tastes flat and chemical by comparison, and since you only need two tablespoons, squeezing a lime takes the same time as opening a bottle.
03 -
  • Invest in a sharp paring knife for pineapple prep; it makes coring and cutting infinitely easier and safer, and you'll actually enjoy the five-minute preparation instead of wrestling with the fruit.
  • Toast your coconut in a cast iron skillet if you have one; it distributes heat more evenly than stainless steel, and the heat retention means you can remove it from the flame and it'll finish toasting perfectly while you watch.
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