Indulge your taste buds in the tropical paradise of pineapple bars, a delectable treat that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of juicy pineapple with a buttery, crumbly crust. This classic dessert is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, making it a favorite among pineapple lovers and those with a sweet tooth. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our curated collection of pineapple bar recipes will guide you through the process of creating this delightful treat in the comfort of your own kitchen. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll discover how to perfectly balance the tang of pineapple with the sweetness of the crust, resulting in a dessert that is both refreshing and satisfying.
Here are our top 18 tried and tested recipes!
PINEAPPLE COCONUT BARS
Pineapple and coconut make this a special tropical treat. Serve them at your next luau
Provided by Dennis
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pineapple Dessert Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 9 inch square baking pan.
- In large mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, pineapple and rum, mix well. In separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Slowly add to egg mixture and beat until well blended. Blend in coconut and spread batter evenly in bottom of pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool on wire rack before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 78.8 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
PINEAPPLE BARS
A family favorite for pineapple lovers.
Provided by Robin J.
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pineapple Dessert Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To Make Pineapple Filling: Mix 1 cup crushed pineapple and juice (8 1/4-ounce can), 1 cup sugar, 2 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch, 1 Tablespoon butter, and 1 cup water in saucepan. Cook until thickened, cool.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cream together shortening and sugar thoroughly. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Mix in rolled oats. Press and flatten half of the mixture over bottom of a 13 x 9 1/2 x 2 inch greased pan. Spread with cooled filling.
- Top with remaining crumb mixture, patting lightly. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. While warm cut into bars and remove from pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 18.1 g
PINEAPPLE BARS
Received this recipe in an email; the picture sold me. Could also add a little coconut to give it that "tropical" flavor. Posting for future use... *cooling time not included in prep/cooking times*
Provided by AZPARZYCH
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pineapple Filling:
- Mix 1 cup crushed pineapple and juice (8 1/4-ounce can), 1 cup sugar, 2 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch, 1 Tablespoon butter, and 1 cup water in saucepan.
- Cook until thickened, cool.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cream together shortening and sugar thoroughly.
- Stir in flour, baking soda and salt.
- Mix in rolled oats.
- Press and flatten half of the mixture over bottom of a 13 x 9 1/2 x 2 inch greased pan.
- Spread with cooled filling.
- Top with remaining crumb mixture, patting lightly.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- While warm cut into bars and remove from pan.
ELSIE'S PINEAPPLE OATMEAL BARS
A sweet lady at the church I attended growing up used to make these for potlucks and church dinners. She once gave me the recipe on a card, which I've long since misplaced, but I had copied the recipe into another cookbook and have made it many times. Every time I take these bars somewhere, people ask for the recipe. They're also great made with zucchini pineapple (the recipe is also posted here on the zaar, by another chef). I like to cut the sugar down by at least 1/4 cup, because the pineapple is sweet enough, and I've always made these with real butter. Quick oats or old-fashioned will work, but the old-fashioned does make it a little more challenging to press the crust into the pan. I intend to try a mixture of the two at some point, but haven't ever done it. These would be great for a bake sale, potluck, or gifts. The crust does tend to be a little soft, so I'd be sure to package with something firm underneath, rather than just wrapping in plastic. I've seen other recipes that add nuts, coconut, etc. I'm sure that would be great as well, but this is just the basic, buttery, oatmeal and brown sugar crust and topping. Yum!
Provided by SrtaMaestra
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 35m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For the filling, combine the sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan and mix well. Add the pineapple and its juice, and cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Cool.
- For the crust, combine oatmeal, salt, brown sugar, flour, and baking powder together. work in butter until mixture is uniform.
- Reserve 1 1/4 cup of crumb mixture, and press the rest into an ungreased 9 x 13 pan, working up edges just slightly to help hold filling off of the edge of the pan.
- Pour filling over oatmeal mixture and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle reserved crumbs evenly over filling.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. cool and cut into bars.
PINEAPPLE APRICOT BARS
A buttery crust holds an apricot and pineapple filling in this dessert. The recipe comes from a cruise. - Jane Bricker, Scottdale, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring the pineapple and apricots to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in coconut and nuts. , Press 4 cups of the mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Spread hot pineapple mixture over crust; sprinkle with the remaining coconut mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PINEAPPLE COCONUT BARS
Make and share this Pineapple Coconut Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen bars, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees; lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
- In large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups flour, coconut, brown sugar, and baking soda.
- Using a pastry blender, cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture is crumbly.
- Reserve 1 cup crumb mixture for topping.
- Press remaining crumb mixture evenly into bottom of prepared pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- In medium bowl, beat remaining 1/2 cup butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually beat in remaining 1 cup flour.
- Stir in pineapple.
- Spread mixture evenly over baked layer.
- Sprinkle evenly with reserved crumb mixture.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Garnish with toasted flaked coconut, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.8, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 46.8, Sodium 130, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 22.3, Protein 3
CHERRY PINEAPPLE BARS
"These bars are a holiday favorite in our family," says Barbara McCollum, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. "I crush the graham crackers by placing them in a plastic zippered bag and using one of my 78 rolling pins!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with the cherries, pineapple, vanilla chips, coconut and walnuts; drizzle with condensed milk. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
COCONUT-PINEAPPLE BARS
Making bars from a cake mix is fun, and this tropical dessert will definitely keep the party going with the flavors of pineapple and coconut.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). In medium bowl, stir cake mix, butter and cinnamon until crumbly. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, press mixture evenly.
- Sprinkle raisins and pineapple over mixture in pan. Sprinkle with coconut. Pour sweetened condensed milk over coconut; top with almonds.
- Bake 24 to 29 minutes or until set and almonds are light golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g
PINEAPPLE FROZEN BARS
I have not tried these bars. I'm posting this for safe keeping. I found this recipe P&C Foods. In selecting a fresh pineapple, choose one that is plump and fresh looking.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Puree fruit in blender, adding a tablespoon or 2 of water if necessary. Add sugar, if desired, and lemon juice and blend.
- Pour into bar molds or small cups and insert sticks. Freeze until solid.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0.3, Carbohydrate 0.1
PINEAPPLE DESSERT BARS
When I was in grade school and high school our cafeteria served us a pineapple dessert that everyone looked forward to on Friday's. After 20 years, I found a way to capture my old memories....If you like pineapple, You're going to love this treat. To make it extra special, have it A La Mode.
Provided by Clemen Cifuentes
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. First set your oven at 350 degree so it can warm up. In a medum bowl combine flour, oats, brown sugar and baking soda. Set aside.
- 2. In a small saucepan, melt the 1/2c of butter. Heat should be on the lowest setting so not to burn the butter. No browning.
- 3. In a stand or had mixer on medium speed, combine all ingredients together. Mixture should be crumbly. In a 9x9 square pan add 1 1/2 cups of crumble to the bottom of the pan, then press it down. Strain canned pineapple. Add fruit to the top of mixture. Sprinkle 1 tbsp. of Dark Brown Sugar over pineapple. Pour the rest of the oat mix on top. Press down slightly. Bake for 10-15 mins. Make sure that the to is a golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool. ENJOY!!!
FLAKY PINEAPPLE BARS
I clipped this out of a newpaper years ago. The recipe is yellow with age. These are so flaky and delicious. Hope you like them.
Provided by Nanny Annie
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 55m
Yield 70 squares, 70 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut butter or margarine into flour with pastry blender or two knives.
- Add sour cream and vanilla.
- Mix well and refrigerate 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, cook pineapple, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat stirring constantly until thick and clear.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Roll out half of the dough and place in the bottom of a jellyroll pan.
- Add cooled filling and spread over dough.
- Cover with remaining rolled out dough.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 55 minutes or until golden brown.
- Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
- Cut in 70 squares.
- Refrigerate if not used within a short period of time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.8, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.7, Sodium 49.2, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 0.9
PINEAPPLE OATMEAL BARS
Make and share this Pineapple Oatmeal Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Theresa Thunderbird
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 10 squares, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sift together flour, baking soda and salt into bowl.
- In another bowl,cream the butter or shortening with the brown sugar.
- Mix in the flour mixture and the pineapple.
- Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- Pour in batter, and bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
- It's best when slightly underdone as it stays moist.
- Cool.
- Combine powdered sugar with pineapple juice.
- Spread icing,then cut into bars.
PINEAPPLE MACAROON BARS
I was looking for pina colada bars without rum, and couldn't find exactly what I wanted: a bar cookie that had 3 layers: cookie, pineapple, and coconut. So I found two recipes and combined them to make what I wanted. (They are Cherry Pineapple Bars and Cherry Macaroon Bars.) I omitted the cherries (marashino - yuck!), and already reduced the sugar to half, since most recipes have too much sugar. It was just right. You may want to adjust to your taste.
Provided by Triplit Mom
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h10m
Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Stir together flour, brown sugar and salt; then cut in the butter - either with two knives or a pastry cutter. (Don't let the butter get too warm.).
- Once the flour/butter mixture gets crumbly, pour it into a 9" x 13" pan and press it inches.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove pan from oven and let it cool some.
- In the mean time, combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch in a pot.
- Add pineapple and egg yolks and stir.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture gets thick and boils slightly.
- Remove from heat and spread on top of the baked crust.
- If you're a multi-tasker, you may be able to work on the coconut mixture in between stirs of the pineapple sauce. Otherwise, do it after.
- In a medium bowl, combine coconut, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt.
- Add the egg whites, egg and vanilla extract. (You could substitute almond extract).
- Drop dallops of the coconut mixture and spread evenly over the pineapple mixture.
- Return pan to the oven and bake an additional 30 to 35 minutes, or until lightly browned on top of coconut.
- Cool in pan, then cut into bars. (I couldn't wait, and ended up burning my mouth on the pineapple mixture.).
- Store in a covered container.
PINEAPPLE ALMOND BARS
From Cynthiana, Kentucky, Janice Smith shares the recipe for these yummy bar cookies. Oats and almonds are a crunchy complement to the sweet pineapple filling.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the flour, oats and brown sugar; cover and process until blended. Add butter and extract; cover and pulse until crumbly. Remove 1/2 cup crumb mixture to a bowl; stir in sliced almonds., Press remaining crumb mixture into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spread preserves over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PINEAPPLE DREAM BARS
Steps:
- Preheat oven ot 350. In medium mixer bowl, beat butter and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Blend in 1 cup flour until mixture is crumbly. Pat into bottom of 13X9 inch baking pan. Bakein preheated oven 10-15 minutes or until golden. Keep oven hot, but remove pan to cool. Drain pineapple well. In large bowl, beat eggs with remaining 2/3 cup brown sugar until thick. In small bowl, combine reamining 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir dry ingredients and extract into egg mixture. Fold in pineapple, coconut, nuts and cherries. Spread over baked crust and bake 30 minutes longer. Cool sightly on wire rack before cutting into bars.
PINEAPPLE DELIGHT BARS
These bars are so delicious..I hope you try them. You will be the hit of the party with these delights. Enjoy! My photo's
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Other Desserts
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking pan or spray with baking spray.
- 2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and dash of salt. With a pastry blender or fork, cut in the 12 tablespoons of butter until crumbly.
- 3. Spread evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan and press with hands to form a crust layer. Bake for 12 minutes. Drain pineapple well in a colander; set aside
- 4. n a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla, and eggs; beat until smooth. Spread evenly over the baked crust.
- 5. Sprinkle the drained crushed pineapple evenly over the top.
- 6. In another bowl, combine the coconut, pecans, and 4 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle evenly over the pineapple and cream cheese layer.
- 7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until coconut is browned and filling is set. Chill thoroughly before cutting into squares.
- 8. The hardest part of these bars, is waiting for them to cool. Enjoy!
PINEAPPLE BARS
Steps:
- For filling: Place pineapple, sugar and cornstarch in a heavy bottom saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture comes to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer until mixture thickens. Pour into a bowl and set aside to cool. For dough: Sift together, flour, baking powder and soda. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar till light and fluffy. Add eggs and incorporate. Add milk and flour alternately until dough leaves the side of the bowl. (add more flour if necessary) Remove from mixer and divide in half. Roll half of dough into a 15x10" jelly roll pan with high sides. Pour filling over dough. Roll remaining dough between two sheets of waxed paper to fit top of pan. Remove one side of paper and "flip" the dough to fit. Remove waxed paper and seal edges of dough. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 25 min or until light golden brown. Cool completely Combine powdered sugar, water and vanilla till a medium consistency glaze is formed. Pour over bars and allow to set. When completely hardened, cut bars on the diagonal into diamond shaped pieces. Enjoy!
PINEAPPLE-BUTTERSCOTCH BARS
Although the pineapple-butterscotch combination may seem odd initially, these moist, chewy bars will prove to you just how delicious these two unique flavors are together!
Provided by hannahactually
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 1 13x9
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and vanilla, beat well.
- Combine all dry ingredients and sift.
- Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
- Stir in crushed pineapple.
- Add butterscotch, and fold in .
- Spread into greased 13 x 9" pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes or until golden-brown (test using toothpick; bars are ready when toothpick comes out clean).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3521.9, Fat 146.7, SaturatedFat 75.2, Cholesterol 423, Sodium 2423.2, Carbohydrate 508.1, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 313.5, Protein 44.5
Tips:
- Use fresh or canned pineapple for the filling. If using fresh pineapple, be sure to drain it well before adding it to the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will result in a tough bar.
- Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will result in dry bars.
- Let the bars cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
- If you don't have time to make the frosting, you can simply sprinkle the bars with powdered sugar.
Conclusion:
Pineapple bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover pineapple, and they can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect pineapple bars every time.
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