Scalloped pineapple casserole is a sweet and savory dish made with pineapple, bread cubes, sugar, and spices. It can be served with meat dishes and is similar to bread pudding. The dish is baked in the oven and can be garnished with pineapple rings and maraschino cherries.
Scalloped pineapple is a casserole with chopped pineapple, bread cubes and sugar. This can be served with any meat dish that is both sweet and savory, such as ham, grilled pork chops, and barbecued chicken.
This dish is similar in texture and preparation to a bread pudding. The pineapple, butter and sugar combine to form a sweet, frosted filling. It is allowed to crystallize in the oven around soft, warm bread cubes which absorb the fruity cooking juices during the baking process.
The main ingredients used in pineapple scallops are butter, sugar, eggs, pineapple and bread cubes. You can use any type of bread, but thicker breads tend to absorb more pineapple juices during the baking process without getting soggy. Sweet, white breads, such as Hawaiian bread or friendship bread, can be used to complement the other sweet flavors that make up this dish. The cubes can be seasoned with spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice, and toasted before using in the casserole to add texture and flavor to the dish.
The bread crumbs, once diced and toasted, are generally placed in the casserole dish as the first layer. The additional ingredients are then pureed together and poured over. These items can be layered separately or mixed together and poured at the same time, depending on the chef’s taste preferences. Once all of the ingredients have been placed in the saucepan, it is placed in a preheated oven until the top mixture has been passed through and the crust has turned a golden brown appearance.
The pineapple juice in which the crushed chunks are stored is typically reserved and added to the center-filling mixture before cooking. Lemon juice can also be used in addition to pineapple juice to add a citrus note, when served in spring or summer. Bourbon and vanilla can be used alike to add depth and warmth to the light, sweet, caramelized nature of scalloped pineapple.
The scalloped pineapple casserole is traditionally served with garnishes on top to complete its look. Sliced pineapple rings can be layered on top of the casserole during the last five to ten minutes of the cooking process. This allows the fruits to lightly brown and start releasing their juices. Once removed from the oven, the maraschino cherries can be placed in the center of each pineapple ring. The plate can also be pre-cut and lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar before being placed next to each dinner guest’s plate.
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