Wesson Recipes

Crispy Island Pineapple Rings with Rum Glaze

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Cooking Time

20 minutes

Prep Time

20 minutes

Serving Size

18-22 Fritters

Bring a taste of the tropics to your summer table with these Crispy Coconut Pineapple Rings with Rum Glaze. Golden, crunchy, and irresistibly juicy, each bite delivers the perfect contrast of crisp coconut coating and sweet, caramelized pineapple. A light drizzle of rum glaze adds just the right touch of indulgence, making these fritters feel both playful and elevated.

Made with Wesson Canola Oil, these fritters fry up beautifully—crisp on the outside while staying light and tender inside. The neutral flavor of the oil lets the natural sweetness of the pineapple shine, while the hint of cinnamon and nutmeg adds a warm, subtle depth.

Whether you’re hosting a backyard gathering, planning a weekend treat, or looking for a fresh twist on summer desserts, these coconut-crusted pineapple rings are easy to make, visually stunning, and guaranteed to impress. Serve them warm, piled high, and finished with a glossy rum drizzle for a dessert that feels like a mini island escape.

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Ingredients

Pineapple Rings

Pineapple, peeled, cored, & sliced crosswise 1 large, sliced 1/2" rings.

All-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups.

Sugar 1/4 cup.

Salt 1 pinch.

Baking powder 1 tsp.

Cinnamon 1/2 tsp.

Nutmeg 1/4 tsp.

Coconut Coating

Milk 1 cup.

Egg 1 large.

Wesson Canola Oil 2 tbsp.

Vanilla extract 1 tsp.

Coconut shreds, unsweetened 2 cups.

Wesson Canola Oil 6 cups, for frying.

Rum Glaze

Powdered sugar 1 1/2 cups.

Rum 2 tbsp.

Method

Prepare the Pineapple

Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls:
o Bowl 1: Flour, nutmeg, cinnamon
o Bowl 2: Beaten egg
o Bowl 3: Shredded unsweetened coconut

1. Dredge a pineapple ring in the flour, gently shaking off excess
2. Dip into the beaten egg, coating completely.
3. Press into the coconut-breadcrumb mixture, gently pressing so the coating adheres to cover the entire pineapple ring
4. Set aside and repeat with remaining rings.