Add a flavorful dose of Pineapple to your coconut, yellow, or white cakes with this easy Pineapple Filling recipe! Print and save this recipe for the next time you are craving pineapple.
This pineapple filling is bursting with flavor and has just the right amount of sweetness to complement your favorite white, yellow, and coconut cake recipes.
With just a few simple ingredients and a wonderful pineapple flavor, it is sure to become a favorite.
This easy cooked pineapple filling becomes nice and thick as it is prepared, and is a great spreading consistency for sandwiching between cake layers.
We chose this as the pineapple filling for our delicious homemade Piña Colada Cake and it went perfectly with our coconut cake layers (plus a hint of rum). Yum! Enjoy the recipe:
Pineapple Filling- A Delicious Recipe
This delicious pineapple filling is so flavorful and can be whipped up with just a few simple ingredients!
Ingredients
- One 20 ounce can (567g) of crushed pineapple, undrained
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons (14g) cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat.
- When the mixture begins to boil, stir constantly until it begins to thicken, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
- Keep in mind that it will thicken even more as it cools. Cool completely in refrigerator before using.
Try it with our Piña Colada Cake! So delicious!
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Hello, how much filling does this recipe make?
Hi Bonnie, I did not make a note on the amount made but I think you would have about 2 cups.
Thank you for your reply!
Will this work well with pineapple in juice rather than in syrup? My mom used to make this, but back in the day when the pineapple in juice was not available. Thanks.
Hi Peggy, Yes, the recipe will work well using pineapple juice.
hi could it be made with frozen pineapple please ?thanks
Hi Isobel, We have not tried making the pineapple filling with frozen pineapple. I would think that you could. I assume that the frozen pineapple is not crushed but larger pieces. If so, I would thaw and cut into smaller pieces. We use the liquid that is in the 20 oz can so a bit of water would need to be added. These are just my thoughts since I don't have first hand experience. I hope all goes well and you enjoy the recipe.
Can seven minute frosting be put on top of this filling?
Hi Jan, You could but I am not sure how long it will hold up on a wet filling.