The sweet-and-salty combination in this easy, one-bite prosciutto-wrapped pineapple appetizer recipe is addictive. Double the recipe and serve it for a party. The “bites” taste best with fresh pineapple, but can also be made with canned pineapple chunks.

Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2014

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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

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  • Cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple and remove the skin with a sharp knife. Cut the pineapple in quarters lengthwise through the core. Cut out the core. (Reserve half the pineapple for another use.) Cut 2 of the pieces in half again lengthwise, then cut those 4 pieces crosswise into 6 equal pieces to make 24 chunks. Cut each slice of prosciutto lengthwise into 3 strips. Cut each strip in half crosswise to make 24 pieces total. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each chunk of pineapple. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

  • Bake on the upper rack until the prosciutto is sizzling and browned in spots, 15 to 20 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, whisk pineapple juice, ketchup, vinegar, cornstarch and garlic powder in a small bowl. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add jalapeno and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the juice mixture; bring to a simmer. Cook until glossy and thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve the pineapple bites on toothpicks with the dipping sauce.

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Equipment: Parchment paper, toothpicks

Nutrition Facts

3 “bites” & about 1 Tbsp. sauce
54 calories; protein 2.3g; carbohydrates 8.7g; dietary fiber 0.6g; sugars 6g; fat 1.4g; saturated fat 0.3g; cholesterol 5.6mg; vitamin a iu 62.6IU; vitamin c 20.8mg; folate 10.1mcg; calcium 7.7mg; iron 0.3mg; magnesium 7.1mg; potassium 77.8mg; sodium 229.3mg.

1/2 fruit, 1/2 lean meat

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