The flavor of maple syrup marries well with pineapple, especially glazed right into the surface. If you like pineapple, you’re sure to enjoy this nearly instant dessert. This is particularly appealing when made with canned organic pineapple mini-rings.

　　

Ingredients

4 to 6 servings

　　2 tablespoons nonhydrogenated margarine

　　1/4 cup maple syrup

　　1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, or to taste

　　Two 15-ounce cans pineapple chunks or slices

　　1/4 cup dried cranberries, cherries, or blueberries

　　Vanilla soy yogurt, optional

　　

Step 1

Heat the margarine in a medium skillet until melted, then stir in the maple syrup and cinnamon.

　　

Step 2

Drain the pineapple well (save the juice for a different use) and add to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the pineapple is nicely glazed and golden, 6 to 8 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Stir in the dried fruit of your choice and remove from the heat. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish. Allow to cool for several minutes, then serve warm. Top each serving with a dollop of yogurt, if desired.

　　

nutrition information

Step 4

Calories: 253

　　

Step 5

Total Fat: 6g

　　

Step 6

Protein: 0g

　　

Step 7

Carbohydrates: 52g

　　

Step 8

Fiber: 2g

　　

Step 9

Sodium: 5mg

　　Reprinted with permission from Vegan Express: Featuring 160 Recipes for Quick, Delicious, and Healthy Meals by Nava Atlas. Copyright © 2008 by Nava Atlas. Excerpted by permission of Broadway, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.Nava Atlas is the author of nine cookbooks, including The Vegetarian Family Cookbook, The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet, and Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons. She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York with her husband and two teenage sons (all vegans).