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    Home > Skinny Recipes

    Pineapple Core Crisps

    Published: Jan 30, 2015 · Modified: Mar 24, 2020 by Nicky Corbishley

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    Don't throw away that pineapple core! These Pineapple Core Crisps are a perfect fibre-filled snack when dried in the oven.

    Pineapple Core Crisps - Don't chuck that pineapple core away! Turn it into these fibre-filled snacks.

    A really simple recipe today. I wasn’t even going to post this one – considering it’s only one ingredient – but my kids really enjoyed them, so I had to share.

    These are Pineapple Core Crisps made out of the core of the pineapple. Yes, the bit you normally throw away actually works great as a fruity, fibre-packed snack.

    I have to admit, they aren’t actually that crisp, but that’s the way I sold them to the kids, and they ate them all in front of the TV as an after school snack.

    They're very simple to prepare - basically cut the skin off your pineapple and cut into chunks as normal. Then, using a sharp knife, cut the core into thin (2mm) slices.

    Arrange the slices on a metal baking sheet and place in the oven at the lowest temperature your oven will go for about 4-4.5 hours.

    Turn them over a couple of times during cooking, and you’ll be left with these little yellow petal-looking snacks.

    The pineapple shouldn’t brown at all in the oven. If it browns, your oven is too hot. If your oven won’t go any cooler, try preheating to it’s lowest setting, placing the pineapple in the oven, then after 10 minutes, turn the oven off and keep the door closed.

    Turn it back on to it’s lowest setting for 10 minutes once every hour.

    I enjoyed these too. When you initially put them in your mouth, they don’t taste of much, and you think you’re going to be chewing on flavourless leather, but then the taste comes through and you’ll find yourself absently reaching for the next one.

    Pineapple Core Crisps - Don't chuck that pineapple core away! Turn it into these fibre-filled snacks.

    Give them a go! You’d only be chucking that pineapple core away anyway…..

    More Pineapple Recipes

    If, like me, you like pineapple then try one of these:

    • Sweet and Sour Chicken
    • Hawaiian Sticky Chicken
    • Pineapple Ginger Mojito
    • Pineapple Dole Whip
    • Pineapple Upside Down Cake
    • Coconut Pineapple Bread

    The Pineapple Core Crisps Recipe:

    Pineapple Core Crisps

    By: Nicky Corbishley
    Pineapple Core Crisps - Don't chuck that pineapple core away! Turn it into these fibre-filled snacks.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Course Snacks
    Cuisine British
    Servings 1 cup

    Ingredients
     

    • The core of one pineapple - sliced into slices 2mm thick

    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • Preheat the oven to its lowest temperature setting. For me, I found the oven was warm enough that you could only just feel the heat when you opened the oven.
    • Arrange the pineapple slices on a large metal baking tray and place in the oven for 4 to 4.5 hours. Turn the slices over after an hour, and then once more before the end of cooking.
      The core of one pineapple
    • Take out of the oven and eat immediately, or place in a sealed container to eat later. They should keep for at least a week in a sealed container.
    Keywords leftovers, Reducing Food Waste
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    1. Minnie says

      September 25, 2018 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea, usually discard the core. Off to buy a pineapple to try this out.

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    2. sel & poivre says

      February 06, 2015 at 2:44 am

      Do you have any suggestions about using a dehyrator for this recipe? I love such recipes that help reduce waste and keep money in your pocket!

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        February 09, 2015 at 12:21 pm

        I'm sorry, I don't own a dehydrator, so I couldn't tell you for sure. I did a quick search though, and this site talks about dehydrating pineapple slices. I would expect the core takes a little less drying time than the time this site suggests (since it's not as juicy): http://dontwastethecrumbs.com/2013/08/how-to-dehydrate-fruit-basic-food-preservation/

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    3. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

      January 31, 2015 at 7:52 pm

      This is such a fab idea! In fact I just threw away a pineapple core today, I should have done my blog reading first!! Need to try these next time I get a pineapple!

      Reply
    4. jesusan says

      January 31, 2015 at 7:07 pm

      What a great idea! I always thought the core was not edible.

      Reply
    5. Frl.Moonstruck says

      January 30, 2015 at 7:24 pm

      What an awesome idea!! I'm going to try this soon - thank you! 🙂

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