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cupcake topped with dried pineapple flower
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How to Make Dried Pineapple Flowers

Dried pineapple flowers make a beautiful presentation on your cupcakes or dessert. Follow these steps on how to make flowers from pineapple slices.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dried pineapple, dried pineapple flowers, pineapple flowers
Servings: 20 varies
Calories: 453kcal
Author: Nikki Gladd

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh pineapple
  • cake or cupcakes , optional

Instructions

  • Cut the top and bottom off the pineapple with a sharp knife.
  • Cut off the rind.
    slicing rinds off pineapple
  • Dig out the extra seeds and "eyes". I use my small melon baller for this, but you can use the end of a vegetable peeler or small paring knife.
    naked pineapple
  • Slice the pineapple into very thin almost translucent slices. Pat dry with paper towel.
    slicing pineapple very thin
  • Line the pineapple slices on a parchment lined baking sheet.
    pineapple slices on baking sheet
  • Bake at 225°F for 40 minutes, flip and bake another 30 minutes or until dried and starting to brown on edges. If not yet dried, watch for every 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer warm pineapple slices to a cupcake tin. Use a miniature cupcake pan for smaller slices.
    pineapple slices in cupcake pan
  • Dry overnight.

Notes

Nutritional value is based on 1 whole pineapple.

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 119g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 986mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 89g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 433mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg