BHA & BHT Free Cinnamon-Walnut Roasted Pineapple with Cashews
Roasted pineapple is one of those desserts that feels far more impressive than the effort it actually takes, and this version delivers serious flavor with a warm, spiced glaze built from coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric. The high oven heat coaxes the natural sugars in the pineapple into deep golden, caramelized edges that are almost jammy in the best possible way. Scattered walnuts and cashews toast right alongside the fruit, picking up all those spiced drippings and turning irresistibly crunchy. A final hit of fresh lime juice brightens everything up and keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. For anyone navigating preservative-free eating, packaged desserts and store-bought glazes are often the trickiest category to navigate — BHA and BHT show up in everything from cooking sprays to pre-mixed spice blends. This recipe sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on whole, unprocessed ingredients: fresh pineapple, raw nuts, pure maple syrup, and single-origin spices you can source and verify yourself. Torn fresh mint on top is optional but genuinely worth it, adding a cool, herby contrast to the warm caramel notes. It's the kind of dish that works as a weeknight treat or a dinner party showstopper, and nobody at the table needs to know how simple it was.
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4 servings
- 1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 rings (about ½ inch thick)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup raw cashews, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and salt until smooth and combined, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
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