Pineapple & Canned Fruit Everything: Retro Desserts, Suppers, and Sweet Comforts From the Pantry Bliss Book

Pineapple & Canned Fruit EverythingSweet Nostalgia, Pantry Magic, and 50 Recipes That Taste Like HomeWhen a can of pineapple rings or fruit cocktail hit the counter, a lot of us knew something good was coming. Upside-down cakes, “salads” that were really dessert, Sunday ham with sticky pineapple glaze, gelatin molds shining in the good glass bowl—simple food that somehow felt like a celebration.Pineapple & Canned Fruit Everything gathers 50 cozy recipes built around the canned fruits so many of us grew up with: pineapple, fruit cocktail, peaches, pears, apricots, and mandarin oranges. From potluck classics to easy weeknight dinners, you’ll learn how to turn humble cans into dishes that taste like they came straight from Mom’s or Grandma’s kitchen.Inside you’ll find:Pineapple showstoppers – upside-down cakes, cobblers, bread pudding, and Sunday pies with caramelized edges.Fruit cocktail magic – fluffs, “pink stuff” salads, icebox cakes, parfaits, muffins, and snack cakes that stretch one can to feed a crowd.Peach, pear & apricot comforts – deep-dish cobblers, coffee cakes, Bundt cakes, rice pudding, baked pears in brown sugar butter sauce, and more.Sweet-savory suppers – pineapple baked ham, slow-cooker sweet-and-sour meatballs, Hawaiian-style chicken and pizza toasts, peach BBQ pork chops, pear-and-onion pork roast, and apricot baked chicken that makes its own gravy.Breakfasts, punches & extras – overnight pineapple French toast, cottage cheese bowls, yogurt parfaits, holiday gelatin salads, party punches with floating fruit rings, quick pineapple “jam,” pantry BBQ sauce, freezer whip desserts, and syrup drizzles that use every last drop from the can.With simple ingredients, clear instructions, and plenty of notes for swapping fruits, adjusting sweetness, and using up leftovers, this book proves that comfort food doesn’t have to be fancy—or expensive—to be worth remembering.If you enjoy nostalgic, budget-friendly cooking, you might also like:Trailer Park Comfort Food – hearty casseroles, skillet dinners, and potluck favorites.Scandinavian Winter Suppers – cold-weather comfort from simple pantry staples.Pacific Rim Breakfasts – bright, island-inspired mornings with rice, eggs, and fruit.One-Pot Portuguese Meals – old-world comfort cooking made simple in a single pot.Dry Mix Magic – shelf-stable jar and bag mixes that make busy nights easier.Pull a few cans from the cupboard, grab a well-loved baking dish, and let Pineapple & Canned Fruit Everything remind you how good “just something from the pantry” can really be.