Pineapple Sunshine Quick Bread Recipe

This moist and flavorful quick bread is bursting with the tropical sweetness of pineapple. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat.

Ingredients:

• Wet Ingredients:
  • 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Dry Ingredients:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour  
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda  
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
• Optional: a few tablespoons of brown sugar, and a sprinkle of cinnamon for topping.

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).  
   • Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, combine the undrained crushed pineapple, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
   • If you choose to add nuts, add them to the dry ingredients at this time.
4. Combine Wet and Dry:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour and Bake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
   • Optional: In a small bowl combine a few tablespoons of brown sugar with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the batter.
   • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve:
   • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Slice and serve.

Tips and Variations:

• For extra pineapple flavor, you can add a few drops of pineapple extract.
• You can substitute brown sugar for some of the granulated sugar for a richer flavor.
• Topping with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and pineapple juice is also a very popular and delicious addition.
• If you don’t have crushed pineapple, you can use pineapple tidbits and chop them finely.  
• Check for doneness starting at 50 minutes, as oven temperatures can vary.
• This bread also works well as muffins, just adjust the baking time accordingly.