This easy pineapple cobbler is made with fresh pineapple and just a handful of simple ingredients. Best of all, it comes together quickly without a mixer or any other special equipment!
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Move over, blackberry cobbler! Pineapple cobbler is here! And if you haven’t tried pineapple cobbler before then let me tell you: DO IT soon.
As you know by now, I’m a huge Sprouts fan. Their produce is not only the freshest, but their prices are the best.
And good produce is key here—the pineapple I used in this cobbler? SO GOOD. Without the amazing (super sweet) pineapple I picked up at Sprouts, this cobbler wouldn’t have been half as special.
Why you’ll love this pineapple cobbler:
- It’s packed with fresh pineapple rather than canned to ensure that your cobbler tastes like a tropical vacation
- It’s really easy to make, requiring just a few minutes of active time and a little stirring
- You probably have most or all of the ingredients in your kitchen right now. If not, they’re readily available at grocery stores!
How to make your cobbler
- Combine pineapple chunks, a little sugar, and lemon zest together in a bowl
- Stir until the pineapple is coated in the sugar, then let sit for 10 minutes
- Combine flour, whole milk, and a few more ingredients
- Stir together until smooth
- Pour melted butter into a 9-inch baking dish
- Pour the batter evenly over the butter
- Spoon the pineapple (and any juices left in the bowl!) over the batter
- Bake about 50 minutes, until the juices bubble and the top is golden
Notes:
- This recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups of pineapple. You should only need 1 pineapple to get that amount unless the pineapple is really, really small. (I can usually get 4 cups of pineapple from one fruit.)
- Taste your pineapple before adding the sugar. If it’s not very sweet you can add up to 1/4-cup of additional sugar.
- Cut your pineapple into chunks about 1/2-inch to 1-inch thick. (I like it on the smaller size because it’s easier to eat but that’s up to you.)
- The lemon zest helps brighten the flavor of the pineapple but if you don’t have a lemon on hand you can omit the zest.
- I recommend cooling your dessert for at least half an hour before serving it so the juices can set up a little but you really can serve it right out of the oven—it will just be a little more messy.
How to store
Uneaten cobbler can be stored, covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Be sure to cool your cobbler completely before covering and refrigerating it. (If you cover it while it’s warm it can sweat.)
I don’t recommend freezing the cobbler.
Serving ideas
You can serve this warm from the oven or cold the day after it’s made.
I love to serve any cobbler with vanilla ice cream, but there are lots of options for toppings!
- Coconut sorbet would be delicious, like a piña colada
- Mango sorbet
- Strawberry ice cream and/or strawberry sauce
- Whipped cream is always a good option (if you go that route you might consider a sprinkle of toasted coconut on top too!)
A few more recipes you might enjoy:
Pineapple Cheesecake
Peach Dump Cake
Caramel Apple Dump Cake
Mango Coconut Cake
Did you make this pineapple cobbler? That’s great! Let me know what you think with a comment and a rating below. And post a pic on Instagram too! Tag @theitsybitsykitchen so I can see!
Pineapple cobbler is an easy, from scratch recipe that uses fresh pineapple chunks. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream you can't beat this as a summer dessert!
- 2 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks*
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar divided
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Stir the pineapple chunks, 1/4 cup of the sugar, and the lemon zest together in a medium bowl. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, stirring a few times.
- Once the pineapple mixture has been sitting for 10 minutes, pour the melted butter into the bottom of a 9-inch square (or 11- by 7-inch) baking dish.
- Stir the flour, remaining 1 cup of sugar, milk, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl until smooth. Pour evenly over the melted butter.
- Spoon the pineapple mixture (and any juices the pineapple has given off) into an even layer on top of the cobbler batter. Don’t be tempted to stir or swirl the batter and the fruit together!
- Set baking dish on a large baking sheet in case any juices bubble over, and bake 48 to 58 minutes, until the pineapple has sunk to the bottom of the pan and the topping is golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes to an hour—longer is fine—so the juices can set up a bit, then serve with whipped cream or ice cream or even just a dusting of powdered sugar.
Recipe Video
- *You should easily be able to get 2 1/2 cups of pineapple from one pineapple. Cut the fruit into 1/2-inch to 1-inch chunks.
- If your pineapple isn’t very sweet you can mix up to another 1/4 cup of sugar into the fruit mixture.
- Uneaten cobbler can be stored, covered, in the fridge for up to 3 days. (Be sure to cool your cobbler completely before covering and refrigerating it.)
Lisa says
Sooooo yummy. Make it today! Big Hit. It looks like you worked a lot harder at this recipe than you really did 😉 Thank you everyone loved loved it.
Debra Schoening says
A very good and easy recipe. Followed recipe verbatim. Warmed the cobbler and added whipped topping. Highly recommended!
Kelsie says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Michelle MF C says
04/14/23. Such a delightfully delicious dessert! My pineapple was extra ripe and juicy so I wasn’t sure how to use it. This cobbler was the answer! My husband raved about it (and he’s not a big pineapple fan). I will make this again and try your other fruit cobbler recipes. Thanks for posting.
Kelsie says
Yay! I’m glad even your husband enjoyed it!
Debra Wood says
I tried this last week, my pineapple I had grown was a bit small, barely had 2 1/2 cups. However, my 2nd one a is almost ready to pick & is much bigger. THIS RECIPE IS SO DELICIOUS! My pineapple was so so sweet I only needed 1/2 cup sugar. The first cobbler lasted 2 days 😁. Last night going to sleep husband whispers, “I want pineapple cobbler with ice cream”! I threw in 3 small handfuls of coconut into the dough, barely mixing it so a lot of pineapple chunks stayed on top. I’m making this cobbler tomorrow. Thank you so much. ❤️
Kelsie says
Oh yay! You’ve made my day, Debra!
Debra Wood says
I just picked my honey pineapple this morning off my Momma plant. Will try this recipe this afternoon! Sounds delish! Wish I could post a picture of my pineapple. My 2nd pineapple will be ready to pick in 2 weeks.
Kelsie says
It’s so awesome that you grew your own pineapple! I hope you love the cobbler!
Connie says
I’ve never made a pineapple cobbler, but I have a late season fresh pineapple I cut today. My husband loves cobblers so instead of the usual upside down cake, I will make this for him. Can’t wait to see how it turns out and tastes.
Kelsie says
I hope your husband loves this!
Dihnora says
Absolutely amazing!!! I’ve made it four times in a week!!! That’s how good it is!!!
Kelsie says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Kay Doro says
Yummy sounding recipe. Can this be ma in a 9×12 baking dish to take to a picnic?
Kelsie says
Hi Kay! A 9 x 12 inch dish would be too big for it. Sorry about that!
David @ Spiced says
What a fun idea! I’ve made cobblers of all sorts over the years, but pineapple is a new one to me. However, I love (!!) fresh pineapple, so I know this one would be a huge hit in our house. I’ve actually been craving pineapple lately, so your timing is perfect. Now if only they’d build a Sprouts next door to me! 🙂
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
I love that you made this with fresh pineapple, Kelsie! It’s possibly my favorite fruit to eat (although my answer to that would depend on the day). Either way, this looks amazing and so perfect for summer!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I’m all about cobblers and fruit crisps during the summer Kelsie. I’ll be sharing a blueberry cobbler soon too. This pineapple one looks totally delish. Adding to my summer baking list!
Ben | Havocinthekitchen says
What a wonderful cobbler, Kelsie – so bright, refreshing, and summery! I’m a huge fan of crisps, crumbles, and cobblers, but I’ve never used pineapple – I promise I will. Also, loving your idea to serve it with either coconut or mango sorbet/ice cream, but I think it would be awesome to incorporate some coconut flakes into the topping; it would add some nice chewy texture plus the extra flavor.
Chey @ No Spoon Necessary says
Pineapple cobbler!? Where have you been all my life!? Fresh fruit is my favorite thing during spring and summer! And Pineapple is one of my favorites! No joke, I was just shoveling some in my mouth! Obviously I need this cobbler in my life! It’s such a perfect pairing!! I have a feeling this will be my new go-to warm weather dessert!! Pinned!
P.s we don’t have a Sprouts here.. maybe you can put in a word for me – Pinehurst needs a sprouts! 😉
Kim Lange says
OHhh! I love this recipe so much! Can’t wait to try it! xo
Kelly @ Kelly Lynn’s Sweets and Treats says
Cobbler just reminds me of summer, as does pineapple! So this is perfect. And so easy to make! I will definitely have to make this!
Milena says
This is a desserts straight out of my sweet tooth dreams. I love pineapple so much, I cannot wait to try the recipe! So sunshiny looking too!
Alex says
Absolutely love any pineapple dessert (I just made a crisp!!) and so I know this will be delicious. I think a nice serving of this with a big scoop of ice cream sounds like absolute perfection!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I’ve never had a pineapple cobbler before, but I love pineapple!! I know I’d love this, especially paired with ice-cream! And so awesome how quickly it comes together….means I get to enjoy that much faster 😉 Such a delicious dessert, Kelsie!