Description

Create stunning dried pineapple flowers to adorn your cakes and cupcakes, adding a unique and eye-catching touch to your desserts.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 fresh pineapple

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 150 degrees C (300 degrees F).
Line a baking tray with a non-stick baking sheet.
Peel the pineapple and use a small melon baller to remove and discard the eyes. Alternatively, cut the pineapple skin from top to bottom and remove the eyes with a knife.
Slice the pineapple as thinly as possible into rounds, about 1-2 mm thick.
Arrange the pineapple slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, turning the slices halfway through, until they are dry and the edges curl slightly.
Remove from the oven and let the pineapple flowers cool completely on a wire rack.
Use the dried pineapple flowers to decorate cupcakes or cakes.

Notes

As oven temperatures vary, monitor the baking process carefully after the first 30 minutes. Only place the pineapple flowers on cakes or cupcakes just before serving as they will absorb moisture and lose their crispness. Store any leftover dried pineapple flowers in an airtight container to maintain their texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 dried pineapple flower
Calories: 20
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 0
Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 5
Fiber: 1
Protein: 0
Cholesterol: 0