Pineapple recipes

Roasting a pineapple whole gives you the best of both worlds – the outside is hot and sticky, but the middle is juicy and sweet, making the perfect summer treat

Light up the barbecue and put our rum-glazed grilled pineapple on the menu. Served with a lime crème fraîche, it's a grown-up dessert that's sure to impress

Ideal for a barbecue, combine diced pineapple with red chilli, red onion, tomato and parsley to make this zingy side dish. Leave to macerate a little before serving

Bake this cake as a centrepiece dessert when entertaining. It's sure to go down a storm with its stunning pineapple design and sunny Caribbean flavours

Use your air-fryer to turn your regular lunchtime sandwich into something less ordinary with gammon, mustard and maple syrup. Enjoy with pineapple salsa

A tropical blend of rich coconut cream, white rum and tangy pineapple – serve with an umbrella for kitsch appeal

Prep all the elements for these pavlovas and let the kids build them. Pineapple and passion fruit is a great springtime combination, or try berries in the summer

Make this budget-friendly tropical cake with canned or fresh pineapple. If you're using fresh, decorate with pineapple 'flowers' for the wow factor

Spruce up cheese and pineapple with these tasty halloumi, sesame and mint canapés. Perfect for entertaining, they use just four ingredients

Easy to make and full of good things, you’ll never chuck a pineapple into your compost bin again with this refreshing pineapple and vanilla iced tea

Take pineapple, coconut and rum flavours from a classic cocktail into a stunning summer dessert with this piña colada tart with maraschino cherries on top

The combination of pork and pineapple works so well. Try it here with a touch of chipotle for a Mexican feel, served in tortillas, for a casual get-together

Vanilla and cinnamon give this classic sponge a new twist. Make sure you buy a really ripe pineapple for the decorative fruit topping

Mix a sparkling mocktail that will bring sunshine to any party – and to make it slightly sweeter, use soda water instead of tonic water

Pineapple and salmon may seem like an unlikely combination, but the sweet and sharp tang of the fruit perfectly complements the oily, spicy fish

Blend fresh pineapple and banana with lime juice to make this tangy pineapple smoothie. It's great for breakfast and kids will love it too

An easy blended sorbet with vibrant Thai basil and spicy ginger. Try serving with a drizzle of vodka or white rum

This quick, low calorie supper is perfect for a busy weeknight. Cook your rice in advance to get ahead - run it under cold water to chill quickly, then freeze in a food bag for up to one month

This Filipino adobo with sharp, salty-sweet notes is well worth the effort. It's a hearty stew with chunks of melt-in-the-mouth pork belly

A spicy twist on the cheese toastie, combining 70s classic combination of pineapple and cheddar to irresistible effect

This tropical chutney with coriander, mustard and cumin seeds is great with grilled meats, in a bacon sandwich or on a cheeseboard

These American-style pancakes are easier to make than traditional ones