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Pineapple Bars

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Published March 25, 2020 Last Updated April 21, 2020 / By Pretty Providence 65 Comments

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Pineapple bars long collage with finished bars and step by step photos

These Pineapple Bars are so light and full of crushed pineapple. They are quick to throw together and even quicker to disappear! Our favorite pineapple dessert recipe! 

Pineapple Bar dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate.

Today seems like a good day to make a treat. If you have some crushed pineapple in your cupboard, I recommend you use it to make this Pineapple Bars recipe! These are sooo good. There’s just so much to love about them. They are sweet, full of pineapple flavor and just heavenly.

We also made a video to show you just how easy they are to make, you can find in the recipe card! 

If you love pineapple desserts, you will love these bars. You might also like our Banana Bars, Piña Colada Popcorn or for a low calorie treat try this Skinny Piña Colada Slush! Or, browse all of our dessert recipes.

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What are Pineapple Bars?

Pineapple bars are a sweet treat – the consistency is soft and moist, almost like a cake, but you cut it into squares and eat it like you would a brownie or a blondie!

We love to make these for a Sunday treat. They are super great to take to picnics or BBQ’s in the summer, or to enjoy in the winter when you’re dreaming of warmer days! 

If you need a pineapple bars recipe to use a can of crushed pineapple, make these. You will not regret it! 

Ingredients

  • butter
  • sugar
  • eggs
  • flour
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • crushed pineapple
  • powdered sugar (for garnish)

To make the bars:

Grease a 9×9 baking dish and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Crushed pineapple in strainer

Strain crushed pineapple. I find that a mesh strainer works best to strain as much liquid out as possible.  

Pineapple Bars step by step directions of how to make the batter.

  1. Add butter, sugar and eggs into a large bowl and mix well with a hand mixer. 
  2. Beat in flour, baking soda and salt. 
  3. Stir in pineapple. 
  4. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until they are cooked through. 

Pineapple bars dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate.

Pro Tips:

  • Pineapple Bars are gooey in texture so a toothpick will not come out ‘clean.’
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into bars.
  • A plastic knife is the best thing to cut them with.

If you try this recipe, we’d love if you would leave us a comment and positive review! 

Pineapple Bars

These Pineapple Bars are light and full of crushed pineapple. Our favorite pineapple dessert recipe! 
5 from 16 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
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Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 196kcal
Author: Pretty Providence

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/4 cup crushed pineapple well-drained
  • powdered sugar for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together butter, sugar and eggs.
  • Beat in flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Stir in pineapple.
  • Spread into a greased 9x9 square pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 28-33 minutes until done. Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into squares. Serve.

Notes

The pineapple does need to be really well-drained for this recipe! I suggest using a mesh strainer to get as much liquid out as possible. 

Pro Tips:

  • Pineapple Bars are gooey in texture so a toothpick will not come out 'clean.'
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into bars.
  • A plastic knife is the best thing to cut them with.

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

We hope you love this pineapple bars recipe by Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box.

Be sure to check out these other pineapple dessert recipes from Mandy:

  • Pineapple Cookies
  • Pineapple Upside Down Cake for 2

This post was originally published in April 2015 and has been updated with new photos, a video and more detailed information.

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  1. Heather

    April 10, 2020 at 6:34 pm

    Can you use pineapple tidbits?

    Reply
    • Jessica

      April 12, 2020 at 1:54 pm

      I never have before, but I bet if you food processed them to be more of the crushed pineapple consistency they would work fine! Let us know if you try it!

      Reply
  2. Heather

    March 25, 2020 at 8:52 am

    5 stars
    These turned out so delicious! They only lasted a night in our house so we had to make another round for the weekend :)

    Reply
    • Sarah

      March 26, 2020 at 1:49 pm

      Yep, they disappear fast! :) Glad you liked them!

      Reply
  3. Valentina Ablaev

    March 25, 2020 at 7:46 am

    5 stars
    I love these pineapple dessert bars! They are so delicious and easy to make! :)

    Reply
    • Sarah

      March 26, 2020 at 1:49 pm

      So true! Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Julia Frey

    March 25, 2020 at 7:02 am

    5 stars
    I love desserts I could make with my kids or better yet delegate them to my kids! This one is a keeper!

    Reply
    • Sarah

      March 26, 2020 at 1:49 pm

      Yes! Super kid-friendly!

      Reply
  5. jeanette wyatt

    March 23, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    SO suprised how much i love this simple dessert. to me, they kind of remind me of twinkies…? pineapple keeps it moist.

    Reply
    • Sarah

      March 23, 2020 at 7:27 pm

      Yes!! It’s so good! Glad you love it too!

      Reply
  6. Deb Giordano

    March 04, 2020 at 6:32 am

    Can you replace sugar with dates

    Reply
    • Sarah

      March 04, 2020 at 10:48 am

      Hi Deb! I’m not sure, that would be an interesting experiment! Let me know if you try it.

      Reply
  7. Deb Giordano

    March 04, 2020 at 6:30 am

    Hello do you think I could replace dates for the sugar

    Reply
  8. Felisha

    January 15, 2020 at 2:12 pm

    Has anyone made these using fresh pineapple?

    Reply
    • Amanda B.

      February 19, 2020 at 8:07 pm

      I just did. I’ll post a picture of the finishing product:)

      Reply
  9. Julie

    January 10, 2020 at 11:15 am

    Any recommendations on the cooking time if I am using an 8×8 pan instead of 9×9? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Sarah

      January 14, 2020 at 3:56 pm

      I’m not sure! I would just cook them until the middle seems done. They are kinda gooey though so I wouldn’t try to wait for a fork to come out clean like you would normally!

      Reply
  10. Chris Owens

    November 03, 2019 at 1:41 pm

    5 stars
    I totally love pineapple and this sounds great and I can’t wait to try them thank you for sharing your recipe

    Reply
  11. BB

    June 04, 2019 at 10:03 pm

    5 stars
    i love these, they are delicious

    Reply
    • Jessica

      June 05, 2019 at 8:19 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  12. Dossy

    April 12, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    These pineapple bars are amazing. I just finished baking my “test run,” and my husband and I couldn’t stop tasting! This recipe is light, fruity, and not too sweet, Definitely a keeper!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      April 12, 2019 at 2:50 pm

      Oh my goodness you are the sweetest ever! Thank you so much for letting us know!

      Reply
  13. Sharon Schleif

    March 17, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    I made these last week and everyone loved them But how do you cut them neatly?
    Than you, Sharon

    Reply
    • Sarah

      March 18, 2019 at 6:20 am

      They are really tricky. The best tip we have is to use a plastic knife!

      Reply
  14. Gina

    March 06, 2019 at 7:25 pm

    These are delicious! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  15. Bonnie

    February 24, 2019 at 8:38 am

    What type of flour? All purpose?

    Reply
    • Sarah

      February 24, 2019 at 12:37 pm

      Yes, all purpose!

      Reply
  16. Debbie Scalzitti

    January 30, 2019 at 10:47 am

    This recipe tastes great, but it didn’t have the texture of a bar or cake. Possibly my pineapple wasn’t drained. I would suggest more flour.

    Reply
  17. Kathi

    January 19, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    Hi ladies, Im making this for a 91 year young birthday Girl who has Celiacs Disease so going to attempt GF! Will let you know how it turns out! Your recipe sounds SOOO YUMMY! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      January 23, 2019 at 1:52 pm

      Oh my gosh how fun!!!! Good luck, and let us know how it turns out for sure!

      Reply
  18. Myrto Kakourioti

    February 22, 2017 at 10:43 am

    hello!can i use canned pineapple (in syrup) in this recipe?i have a can that i desperately need to use, and these bars look delicious!

    Reply
    • Sarah + Jessica

      February 22, 2017 at 10:53 am

      Yes! The crushed pineapple referred to in the recipe is actually canned. Just make sure to drain it well!

      Reply
      • Myrto Kakourioti

        February 22, 2017 at 10:58 am

        great!thank you very much, and what a quick response!have a nice day!

  19. Sydney Andersen

    April 07, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    I LOVE pineapple and these look so good! I will definitely be trying soon.

    Reply
  20. Becky Bevan Blad

    April 07, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    This looks amazing! I’ve never heard of pineapple bars before. Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • Deanna Wall

      June 11, 2020 at 8:42 pm

      5 stars
      I used fresh pineapple because thats what I had on hand. I also overbaked them a bit because I got distracted. They were STILL DELICIOUS. The top of mine were golden brown and almost crispy, but inside still very soft and moist. I’m sure when I do it again they will be even better. Excellent recipe!

      Reply
      • Sarah

        June 12, 2020 at 6:14 am

        Yay!! That sounds perfect. So glad you loved them!

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