How to cut & core a fresh pineapple

[applecruncher]

I love a few pieces of fresh pineapple for breakfast, or for a late night snack. So good and lots of vitamins.

Keep in mind after you cut your pineapple, you'll have quite a bit. Put half in an airtight container and FREEZE it - it keeps well for a long time.

 

[C'est Moi]

Cool. I have one of these and it works great.

 

[applecruncher]

C'est Moi, I was thinking about getting one of those tools for coring; they're not expensive. But appears to waste quite a bit of fruit (in another video I watched).

 

[Camper6]

Compare the price of a cored pineapple to one you have to core yourself.

I gave up on preparing a pineapple.

 

[applecruncher]

Couple weeks ago Kroger had fresh pineapples on sale for 97 cents! That's very rare - they're usually $3 - $4.
I picked out a nice big ripe one, peeled/cored it, and I took the remaining half (which I cut in large chunks) from freezer today.

I should have bought 2 and froze after coring.​

 

[Mizzkitt]

Applecruncher.....what is the texture of the frozen pineapple? Never thought to freeze it myself.

 

[applecruncher]

Applecruncher.....what is the texture of the frozen pineapple? Never thought to freeze it myself.

Same as fresh....just like after you cut it. I read about this and I was pleasantly surprised. ( Make sure you core & cut BEFORE freezing.)

 

[C'est Moi]

C'est Moi, I was thinking about getting one of those tools for coring; they're not expensive. But appears to waste quite a bit of fruit (in another video I watched).

I suppose so, AC. But it saves me from having to deal with most of the "eyes."

I never need to worry about freezing pineapple though that's a great tip. My husband is a fruit hound and will make sure there are no pesky leftovers to deal with.

 

[applecruncher]

Yes, CM, the "eyes" can be challenging.

 

[Mizzkitt]

Applecruncher, will definitely buy fresh now instead of canned since you say it can be frozen....I like that idea of just a bit at a time.