Description
These Bacon Wrapped Pineapple bites are a delightful combination of sweet and smoky flavors, featuring juicy pineapple chunks wrapped in crispy thick-cut bacon and glazed with a spicy honey chipotle sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or party snack, they deliver a mouthwatering taste experience that’s easy to prepare and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pineapple, chopped into bite-sized pieces (1 to 2 inch pieces)
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon
- Toothpicks, as needed
Honey Chipotle Glaze
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 chipotle pepper (can be frozen)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the bacon wrapped pineapple.
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup; greasing is not necessary.
- Chop the Pineapple: Cut the pineapple into bite-sized pieces about 1 to 2 inches in size, suitable for wrapping.
- Cut the Bacon: Slice each strip of thick-cut bacon in half to create manageable strips for wrapping the pineapple.
- Wrap Pineapple with Bacon: Wrap each piece of pineapple with a bacon strip and secure it with a toothpick. Arrange the wrapped pieces on the baking sheet. Take care to avoid cross-contamination by not touching leftover pineapple with bacon-covered hands.
- Blend the Glaze: In a blender or food processor, combine honey and chipotle pepper (frozen is acceptable). Blend until smooth, adding about a tablespoon of water to help achieve a smooth consistency.
- Divide the Glaze: Pour the smooth honey chipotle glaze into two small bowls.
- Coat with First Glaze: Using a pastry brush, generously coat each bacon wrapped pineapple piece with the glaze from one bowl, ensuring a flavorful layer.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy to your liking.
- Apply Second Glaze: Once baked, remove from the oven and use a clean pastry brush to coat each piece again with the glaze from the second bowl to enhance flavor and shine.
- Serve: Serve the bacon wrapped pineapple bites hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can use frozen chipotle pepper for convenience; just blend directly from the freezer.
- Line the baking sheet with foil to simplify cleanup but it is optional.
- Make sure to handle raw bacon carefully to avoid cross-contamination with leftover pineapple.
- Adjust the crispiness of the bacon according to your preference by monitoring cooking time.
- This recipe yields about 10 servings, perfect for parties or appetizers.
