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Overview
Pineapple becomes juicy and fragrant in the water bath. Keep rings or spears firm enough to grill, or cook chunks longer for a soft topping.
Time and temperature
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| Texture | Bath setting | Cook time | Longest time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caramelized | 150°–155°F | 1 hour | 2 hours |
| Soft & Spoonable | 160°–165°F | 1 hour 30 minutes–2 hours | 3 hours |
Thicker pieces need the longer end of the cook time. Keep everything in one layer, and read the Cook safely section before serving.
Choose your texture
- 150°–155°FCaramelized
- Pineapple stays whole and sliceable, then caramelizes during the hot finish.
Best for
- Pineapple
- Mango
- Stone fruit
Notes
- Add brown sugar and a small amount of rum to the bag for caramel notes.
- Torch or grill after the bath for char.
Tips
- Use a corer to cut even rings so they cook uniformly.
- Pat dry before torching to avoid steaming off the caramelized sugar.
- Immediately reduce the bag juices into a sticky glaze and serve it with the fruit.
- 160°–165°FSoft & Spoonable
- Pineapple softens into a spoonable fruit topping.
Best for
- Pineapple
- Peaches
Notes
- Add spices (cinnamon, star anise) to the bag for infused flavor.
- Reduce bag juices into syrup.
Tips
- Cut fruit into uniform chunks so it breaks down evenly.
- Reduce the cooking liquid to a thick syrup before pouring over the fruit.
- Add a splash of rum or dark sugar after cooking for caramel notes.
Get it ready
- Peel and core the pineapple, then cut it into even rings, spears, or chunks.
- Add sugar, rum, vanilla, chile, or spices if you like.
- Arrange the fruit in one layer in a food-safe bag, then seal.
Finish and serve
- Open the bag as soon as the cook time ends.
- Serve the pineapple warm, or dry the surface and give it a quick grill or torch.
- Spoon the juices over the fruit and serve.
Useful tips
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before preparation. Remove damaged areas, wash fruit under running water before cutting or bagging, use no soap or detergent on produce, and dry with a clean towel. Keep produce separate from raw animal foods and their contact surfaces; washing reduces but does not eliminate bacteria.
Questions
QCaramelized: Can I store or can this option?
QSoft & Spoonable: Can I store or can this option?
Cook safely
Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, then rinse the fruit under running water. Do not use soap on produce. Keep it away from raw meat and seafood, use clean tools, and serve it right after cooking. These times are for texture; they are not instructions for canning, sealed storage, chilling, or reheating. Never leave a sealed bag at room temperature.
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Recipes using this guide
Each recipe inherits a reviewed bath setting and cook time from the Pineapple guide.
