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Canned pineapple
Sweet and tangy, softer and less bright than fresh pineapple.
Lens analyzedCanned pineapple is pineapple fruit peeled, cored, and packed in juice or syrup, sold as rings, chunks, or crushed depending on how it will be used. Canning softens the fruit's texture compared with fresh, which is actually preferred in dishes like upside-down cake.
Where it comes from
Hawaii's pineapple canning industry, built up in the early 20th century, made pineapple available year-round across North America long before fresh tropical fruit shipping was practical, and canned rings became a fixture of mid-century American cooking as a result.
Buying it
Check whether it's packed in juice or heavy syrup, since that changes sweetness and how much liquid drains off, and pick the cut that matches your recipe.
Storing it
Store unopened cans in the pantry; once opened, move leftover pineapple and its liquid to a sealed container and refrigerate.
Keeps about 2 years in the pantry.
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