pineapple in pudding

[debodun]

I've heard not to put pineapple in gelatin because the gelatin won't set. Would this hold true for instant pudding also? Yesterday I made some instant vanilla pudding and to kick it up a bit, decided to put a can of crushed, drained pineapple in it. When mixing it, I noticed it didn't thicken as usual, so I put it in the fridge hoping it would firm up overnight in the cold. No dice. It's about the consistency of cream of mushroom soup, tastes okay, but soupy.

 

[terry123]

I wouldn't put it in either one especially the pudding. I would have it on the side if I just had to have it. You could always dip it into the pudding. I would not like pineapple in jello. Any other fruit especialy strawberries and berries but not pineapple. But that's just me!.

 

[jujube]

You should be OK with canned pineapple. It's the fresh pineapple that keeps gelatin from setting. Just make sure you drain it well or use the juice as part of the water in the recipe.

I like pineapple in about anything.