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    Home » Recipes » Tips & Tricks

    How to Make Oven Dried Pineapple

    Published: January 11, 2019 · Updated: December 5, 2020 · By: Krissy · 29 Comments
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    You don't need a dehydrator to make your own dried fruit. I will show you How to Make Oven Dried Pineapple so that you can enjoy this sweet and healthy treat.

    Oven Dried Pineapple is an easy way to make dehydrated pineapple without a dehydrator.

    Did you know you don't need a dehydrator to make your own dried fruit? I will show you How to Make Oven Dried Pineapple so that you can enjoy this sweet and healthy treat.

    dried pineapple rings

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    I always thought I needed a dehydrator to dry my own fruit and make recipes like beef jerky. Every time I contemplated getting one, I looked at the size of it and realized that I had no place to store it, let alone the counter space to use it. So, my dream of making my own dried fruit came to an end. Until, that is, I figured out how to do it in my oven.

    The first time I tried dried pineapple was in my Hawaiian style homemade granola I made with macadamia nuts, coconut, oats, and dried mango, pineapple, and banana. Sounds good, right? It was oh-so good. It was at that moment that I realized dried pineapple is an incredibly delicious snack.

    Some fruits don’t dry well in my opinion. Pineapple does. You must make sure you start out with a perfectly ripe pineapple. You can tell when it’s ready by the color (it should be more yellow than green) and it’s scent (the bottom should smell wonderful).

    How to dry a fresh pineapple in the oven:

    Once you slice off the exterior and cut your pineapple into thin slices, you need to get rid of the core in the middle. You can just use a knife, but as I was rummaging through my utensil drawer I realized that this metal frosting tip would be perfect, and it was.

    Simply lay them in a single layer on your lined baking dish. I actually had two more slices than what you see here but I couldn’t resist and had to eat them fresh. I make no apologies.

    You’ll need to bake them in the oven for around eight hours, flipping them every few hours.The end result is perfectly chewy, naturally sweet, tart and tangy nature candy!

    homemade dried pineapple rings on baking sheet

    How long does dried pineapple last?

    When sealed properly, your homemade dehydrated pineapple should last around 2-4 weeks in the pantry or on the counter. If you place your sealed dried pineapple in the fridge or freezer it will last around the same length of time. However, I would not expect them to last very long once you get a taste of them. I know they sure didn’t last long at my place!

    Is dehydrated pineapple good for you?

    Like any dried fruit, you'll benefit from vitamins and fiber. That's always a good thing. Dried fruit, however, has a ton of sugar in it. There's no added sugar, but just like with fruit juice, there's a ton of natural sugar. That being said, dried pineapple should be treated as a treat. I consider it a healthy snack because compared to other snack foods (meaning processed, pre-packaged snacks geared towards kids), I would much rather give my kids dehydrated pineapple.

    How should you eat Dehydrated Pineapple?

    There are lots of ways that you can eat dried pineapple. The best way is to just eat it plain, as it is a naturally sweet treat. Another way is to chop up the dried pineapple rings into smaller pieces and make your own trail mix with them. It will be the perfect sweet compliment to the nuts. Also, like I said above, you can also make a nice Hawaiian granola with the dried pineapple!

    Whatever you do with it, it is sure to be a sweet treat for everyone to enjoy!

    dried pineapple slice

    Love homemade pineapple recipes?

    You'll definitely have to try:

    • Pineapple Upside Down Cake
    • Mango Pineapple Smoothie
    • Krissy's Sweet Potato Casserole
    • Hummingbird Cake
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    You don't need a dehydrator to make your own dried fruit. I will show you How to Make Oven Dried Pineapple so that you can enjoy this sweet and healthy treat.

    How to Make Oven Dried Pineapple

    You don’t need a dehydrator to make your own dried fruit. I will show you How to Make Oven Dried Pineapple so that you can enjoy this sweet and healthy treat.
    4.8 from 10 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
    Hover to scale: 8 servings
    Chef: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 1 whole pineapple (ripe and fragrant)

    Instructions

    • Using a serrated edge knife, cut top and bottom off of pineapple. With the pineapple set vertically on your cutting board, cut the sides off. Use a paring knife to remove any eyes that remain on the fruit.
      You don't need a dehydrator to make your own dried fruit. I will show you How to Make Oven Dried Pineapple so that you can enjoy this sweet and healthy treat.
    • Lay the peeled pineapple on its side and slice it into ¼ inch rounds (or even thinner if you can).
    • Use a paring knife or the round part of a metal frosting tip to remove the hard core center.
      You don't need a dehydrator to make your own dried fruit. I will show you How to Make Oven Dried Pineapple so that you can enjoy this sweet and healthy treat.
    • Lay rings in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
      You don't need a dehydrator to make your own dried fruit. I will show you How to Make Oven Dried Pineapple so that you can enjoy this sweet and healthy treat.
    • Dry in 175° F oven for 8 hours while flipping pineapple rings every couple of hours.
    • Store in airtight container.

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    This post was originally created in August 2016 and has been updated with more fun facts and tidbits for your reading pleasure.

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    Comments

    1. Cathy

      August 05, 2020 at 11:11 pm

      I'm so anxious to try this. I wonder how it might be different using the Convection Bake or Convection Roast setting on my oven. Different temperature or different time?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        August 08, 2020 at 5:57 am

        You know, I have the convection option on my oven but I never use it. I bet it would work great, though, since it moves the air around.

        Reply
    2. Saeid

      December 17, 2019 at 11:15 am

      Hi every body
      Anybody knows how much dried fruit can I have with 1 kg of pineapple or a whole fresh Pineapple? My wife has a big business party and I am supposed to make them a big pot of dried pineapple. About 2.5-3 kg of dried.
      Thank you guys

      Reply
      • Krissy

        December 19, 2019 at 10:44 am

        That's a tough call and I'm sure the final amount would depend on how much moisture you remove. I actually have no idea!

        Reply
      • Pmitch

        February 26, 2020 at 3:26 pm

        5 stars
        Since pineapples is 87% water, the calculation is easy.
        1 kg reduces to 0.13 kg after dehydrating to get 3 kg you will need about 23 kg of fresh, prepared pineapple! That is 3kg/0.13 kg = 23 kg of prepped fresh fruit!
        It is worth the effort. I would recommend a bit of seasoning. I like 50% cinnamon, 23% cardamom, and 25% dried ginger.

        Reply
        • Krissy

          February 29, 2020 at 7:13 am

          That seasoning blend sounds heavenly!

          Reply
        • Milly Kevin Tebusabwa

          March 12, 2020 at 3:49 pm

          This is a great idea. I will try it out with the seasoning. I am drying pineapples with a solar dryer but due to heavy rains currently in my country, I am using an electrical fruit dryer. I am still finding it hard to get the quality desired by the clients. I need some tips on how to make crispy pineapple snacks. Thanks a lot

          Reply
    3. Aida

      October 12, 2019 at 6:34 pm

      5 stars
      The best ever, we have to do it. I love dry all my fruit rather than buy sry food in shop.

      Reply
    4. Milly Kevin

      March 20, 2019 at 8:25 am

      Thank you for sharing. I am going to try it out today.

      Reply
    5. Brian

      March 13, 2019 at 12:52 am

      If you use a cooling rack on the baking sheet, you don't need to flip the pineapple, because the heat will be able to circulate around the fruit. That's how I make jerky, so I would assume it would work with drying fruit too?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        March 13, 2019 at 9:44 am

        Exactly! That's how I make bacon too. Next time I dry pineapple I'll be doing it on a rack.

        Reply
    6. Julie Mai

      February 02, 2019 at 11:06 am

      4 stars
      Do you think I could double the oven temp and only put the pineapples in the oven for four hours? Or would they not turn out the same?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        February 03, 2019 at 6:03 am

        Hi Julie, If you did that you would cook the pineapple rather than dehydrate it. Definitely don't try that!

        Reply
    7. Rian Mascariñas

      January 28, 2019 at 3:36 am

      5 stars
      Hello there! What is the shelf life of the dried pinapples?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        January 30, 2019 at 2:38 pm

        If kept completely air tight, they should last several weeks or more. It really also depends on how dry you get them.

        Reply
    8. Prince

      January 10, 2019 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely wonderful 8 hours was perfect I only did one thing different I used a cooling rack instead of a pan with parchment paper.

      Reply
      • Krissy

        January 13, 2019 at 7:32 am

        I actually think that's an even better method!

        Reply
    9. Shirley park

      January 07, 2019 at 8:24 pm

      Can I use wax paper instead of parchment paper

      Reply
      • Krissy

        January 08, 2019 at 10:31 am

        Hi Shirley, I wouldn't use wax paper. If you don't have parchment paper, you can just set them directly on the baking sheet or if you have a rack that you can put on the baking sheet, that would work great as well.

        Reply
    10. Bunny

      December 27, 2018 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      Outstanding Recipe ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😋👍🏻
      I’m dehydrating some pineapple in my oven as I write this, I’m almost finished and just tasted a small piece boy is it good. I will never buy grocery store dried fruit again, papaya is next on my list
      Thank you

      Reply
    11. Richard Keefer

      December 17, 2018 at 8:06 pm

      I just received some dried Pineapple. What do I do now Do i eat them just like I received them or do I need to do something to them so they can be eaten.

      Reply
      • Krissy

        December 19, 2018 at 1:41 pm

        Dried pineapple is a great snack. Eat them as is!

        Reply
    12. Chifuto

      September 01, 2018 at 11:06 am

      Was recently served dried pineapple on a flight. Instant love!
      Thank you for this recipe, can't wait to try it.

      Reply
    13. NancyR

      May 22, 2018 at 9:31 am

      4 stars
      At 175 degrees, this actually took closer to 11 hours for me. I had ~1/4" slices on a Silpat mat, so maybe that was the difference. Fortunately, I used the time cook option on my oven and didn't have to stay up all night to watch them (though I did flip them several times before I went to bed). I'll definitely make again, but I might turn up the temp to get that chewy texture and golden color. Oh, and buy twice as many pineapples because they're addicting!

      Reply
    14. Stacy

      May 07, 2018 at 5:24 pm

      Can I use canned pineapple?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        May 14, 2018 at 9:36 am

        Hi Stacy, I wish I could tell you for certain, but canned and fresh pineapple are so different I'm not sure how it would turn out. If you try it, will you come back and let me know? Thanks, krissy

        Reply
        • Wanda Talbot

          March 07, 2021 at 11:02 am

          I tried the pineapple in the can I prefer it better fresh. It just didn't seem to taste the same.

          Reply
    15. Judy Justice

      March 02, 2018 at 6:45 am

      Just thought I'd let you know, I used an electric knife to cut my pineapple. It made REALLY thin slices!

      Reply
      • Krissy

        March 02, 2018 at 7:00 am

        GREAT suggestion! I have one, but have never used it to cut pineapple!

        Reply

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