Candied Pineapple Recipe

How to make it

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• For microwave cooking:
• In a 3 qt casserole, combine 1 cup granulated sugar,1/3 cup reserved juice and 2 Tbsp light corn syrup.
• Arrange five pineapple slices in single layer over sugar
• mixture.
• Microwave on High, 8 to12 minutes, or until sugar dissolves and slices are glossy and have transparent edges. Turn over and rearrange slices every 4 minutes, taking care not to tear the rings.
• For stove top:
• In a large sauce pan combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup reserved juice and 2 Tbsp light corn syrup.
• Bring to a boil until sugar dissolves, then reduce heat.
• Carefully add a single layer of pineapple rings. Do not crowd the rings.
• Cook for 12 to 16 minutes or until sllices are glossy and have transparent edges. Turn every 4 minutes, taking care not to tear the rings.
• After cooking:
• Remove slices to wire rack and cool.
• They will become more transparent as they cool.
• Add remaining slices to the hot syrup and repeat as above.
• When slices have cooled completely, coat with granulated sugar.
• Cover with waxed paper and let stand on wire rack at least 24
• hours to dry.
• Recoat with granulated sugar.
• Slices will be slightly sticky.
• Store in airtight container with wax paper between layers no
• longer than 2 weeks.