I have 3 pineapples at the peak of ripeness.

[Bethanie]

What do you all do with your pineapples?
I've made smoothies with bananas but what else can i use them for?
I would like to prepare a dish using them:) if that's possible.
B.

[aliciamatheson]

hi bethanie,

you can use some of the pineapple pureed up and make a raw facial - i know it sounds goofy but pineapples have such a high enzyme content, they make a very high quality facial for pennies. You can mix it with raw oatmeal to make a paste!

okay, but if you are looking for a food reicpe, how about those donut holes i've read about here. search on this forum for the recipe.

have fun, alicia

[MiahTay]

When I have to much pineapple ripe at the same time I just chunk it up and freeze it for smoothies. But I tried something new this week Pineapple/mango/banana put in the vita mix with NO water added and blend it until it's smooth like a pudding then I layered that with kiwi/blueberries/oranges for a fruit parfait. My kids loved it!

Heather

[Bethanie]

That sounds yummy:) i will need to get a mango.
I will also try the facial Alicia, i need to do something for my skin.
Thank you both.
B.

[subbacultcha]

Yeah, if it is going to bad you can dehydrate it (dried pineapple is SO good) or freeze it, chuck it in smoothies and stuff.

[MiahTay]

Bethanie, I really think you could use ANY fruit that sounds good together like... Banana/pineapple/orange or pineappe/strawberry/orange or pineapple/strawberry/banana or well ... you get the idea :D . You don't NEED a mango.

Heather

[Bridle7]

Here are my pineapple favourites:

-Shredded on the mandolin with pieces of raw ginger
-Puree, freeze it (in ice cube tray works well) and then blend for sorbet
-sweet potato, coconut and pineapple salad (also can add raisins and apples etc.)
-dehydrate and grind in blender to make a yummy dusting powder (to me it is like a type of icing sugar -- do note that my taste buds are different than most because have not had sugar for over a decade)
-dehydrate with any sort of nut cheese on top or plain (this is inspired by a recipe that was posted on this site - called Cheesy Pineapple)
- You may also add pineapple to any carrot cake recipe (just less carrots - there may be a recipe on this site - personally just eyeball it)

Good luck

[raweater]

I normally dehydrate my pineapples, but apparently they stopped selling frozen pineapple chunks at the grocery store, so I'll probably have to start cutting and freezing my own.

I had also once tried a pineapple juice in my Breville centrifugal juicer and it was quite bad (like a tasteless foam) and never did pineapple juice again. However, I got my green star yesterday and tried a pineapple juice in it, it was TO DIE FOR! I couldn't beleive it, the one out of my old juicer was horrible, the only difference in the juicer. I've noticed a similar but not as dramatic difference with pretty much any juice I make with it, it was truely a great buy, and it's so easy to clean! Everyone makes a huge fuss about the cleaning of the green star yet I clean it in 3 minutes, just like my old one.

[pan.droid]

-Shredded on the mandolin with pieces of raw ginger

There's something here. I will have to juice some ginger and throw it on some pineapple... anything else that might go well with this combination?

[pan.droid]

Everyone makes a huge fuss about the cleaning of the green star...

So true! It's really quite easy, esp. if you have good water-pressure!! Generally, (except for the screens) I just rinse mine until it NEEDS to be cleaned because it's only dirty for a short while AND it's only dirty with juice and pulp, anyway.

I have a "Samson" or "Sampson" (which is from the same factory as Green Stars) only I got it when they were still doing the 10 year warranty... which I probably wont even need because it's more solid than those centrifugal ones that can cook your juice anyway.

WOW, I guess I had to get that out,

Pan.Droid

[JEN]

My Greenstar cleans up like a breeze. I love it and it is a work horse.

[banana shake]

Carrot Cake Salad

• one pineapple, peeled, cored & chopped into smallish pieces
• couple or three carrots finely grated
• handful of chopped walnuts (soaked & dehydrated if you so desire)
• handful of raisins or dried currants or cranberries
• big drizzle of honey
• generous sprinkle of cinnamon

Mix it all together & serve. Don't make it too far in advance because it gets too watery. Enjoy!


OR

Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie

• freshly squeezed pineapple juice
• frozen strawberries

Blend together until smooth.

OR


Pineapple Cranberry Orange Juice

• lots of cranberries, fresh or frozen (about two hoppers-full)
• one orange
• one half pineapple, peeled

Juice together & enjoy!