They’re on every corner. Stacked in wheelbarrows. Laid out on car bonnets. Sliced fresh while you wait. Yep — it’s pineapple season in Trinidad, and this year we’ve got a sweet, juicy bumper crop. So before we dive back into our weekly herb gardening series, I couldn’t resist making a quick detour to celebrate this golden fruit that’s practically glowing on every street.
Photo below: Freshly picked pineapples on their way to market
Today’s post isn’t about growing pineapples (although that’s coming soon!). This one’s about enjoying them — Trini-style.
🍬 Meet the “Sugar Loaf” Pineapple
Forget the acidic tang of supermarket pineapples. The Sugar Loaf variety is Trinidad’s golden child — larger, rich yellow flesh, and so naturally sweet it tastes like it’s been sprinkled with brown sugar. No acid, no tang — just sunshine in every slice! You can eat it right down to the core. Literally. It's that soft and sweet, Yum!
📝 “This year’s Sugar Loaf pineapples are tipping the scales at over 5 lbs — possibly thanks to Trinidad’s especially wet rainy season!”
🍍Three Ways to Enjoy Pineapple
1. Pineapple Chow (Trini Street Food Classic)
A spicy-salty-sour snack that’ll make your taste buds do the happy garden dance. Just cube up your pineapple, add chopped chadon beni, salt, garlic, a squeeze of lime, and pepper to taste. Let it sit for a few minutes and dig in.
2. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
A moist buttery cake topped with caramelized pineapple rings (and maybe a cherry or two for flair). I’ll share my favourite shortcut version — yes, it involves a boxed cake mix, and yes, it’s fabulous.
Image Credit: Savoryexperiments.com
3. Pineapple Jam or Syrup
Simmer chopped pineapple with sugar, a dash of lime juice, and a cinnamon stick. Let it bubble until thickened. Perfect on toast, pancakes, or even spooned over grilled chicken.
Photo (left): Pineapple jam in jars✏️ Printable recipes coming soon! Want them? Let me know in the comments.
🌱 Can You Grow Pineapple at Home?
You bet you can — even in a pot on your patio.
All you need is the pineapple top (aka crown) and a bit of patience. But I’m saving those juicy details for a future post.
Stay tuned for:
“How to Grow a Pineapple from a Store-Bought Fruit” – coming after our herb series wraps up.
💬 Your Turn!
What’s your favourite pineapple treat? Do you make chow your way? Have you ever tried Sugar Loaf vs regular pineapples? Let’s chat below — and if you’ve got a pineapple upside-down cake recipe passed down from Grandma, I’d love to see it.
Until next time… stay sweet and garden happy. 💛
The Grey-Haired Gardener🍍
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