Can I make these skewers ahead of time?

You can wrap the pineapple spears and refrigerate them on a parchment-lined tray up to 4 hours before cooking. Pat the pineapple dry again before wrapping. Any extra moisture from sitting will ruin the crisp. Cook them just before serving for the best texture.

What's the best dipping sauce for this appetizer?

The pineapple-jalapeño dipping sauce in the recipe is the best match. It simmers in 5 minutes and thickens with a cornstarch slurry, giving you a glossy, tangy-sweet kick. The minced jalapeño cuts the prosciutto's saltiness without burying the caramelized fruit.

Can I use bacon instead of prosciutto?

Yes. Par-cook bacon slices for 3 minutes to render some fat, then wrap the spears and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes. Fully raw bacon won't crisp in that short time and leaves the appetizer greasy. The smokier flavor changes the sweet-savory balance but still works beautifully.

Is this appetizer served hot or cold?

The baked and grilled versions are best hot, right off the sheet pan or grill, when the prosciutto is shatteringly crisp. The no-cook version works at room temperature for up to an hour. Leftovers reheat well at 350°F for 5 minutes, but cold they lose their snap.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pineapple (Baked, Grilled, or No-Cook)

Description

Sweet pineapple spears wrapped in prosciutto and baked until crispy, served with a tangy pineapple-jalapeño dipping sauce. A quick sweet-savory appetizer that works for parties or weeknight snacks.

Ingredients

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For the skewers:

1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, cut into 24 spears (¾-inch thick)

12 thin slices prosciutto (about 6 oz), each halved lengthwise

8 bamboo or metal skewers (soak bamboo in water 20 min if using)

For the pineapple-jalapeño dipping sauce:

⅓ cup pineapple juice

3 tablespoons ketchup

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water

1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced fine

For the rosemary oil (optional):

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

Pinch black pepper

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Prep Time: 18 min
Cook Time: 12 min
Category: Appetizer, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skewer
Calories: 184 kcal
Sugar: 18 g
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 26 mg