Easy Pineapple Crisp

Pineapple Crisp

Last night, I wanted something sweet… but quick and easy since I was exhausted to the point of pain (in fact, I only got in two bites before I pushed it aside and opted for sleep).  At first, a quick apple crisp sprung to mind, but I finally used up all the apples in my freezer… but, I remembered a can of pineapple in the cupboard and went to work.  The results were good (I finished it up last night after my nap)–good enough to make it again tonight so I could measure out quantities and such that I ignored last night.

Easy Pineapple Crisp

1 can pineapple (in juice), chunks drained, juice reserved

1 cup Grape Nuts (or equivalent) cereal

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• Pre-heat oven or toaster oven to 400 degrees.
• In 8 inch glass baking pan, or individual ramekins, add a single layer of pineapple chunks. They should be tightly placed but not overlapping.
• In a small bowl, mix cereal, sugar, juice and cinnamon until well incorporated.
• Spoon cereal mixture over the pineapple to cover.
• Cover pan (or ramekins) with aluminum foil, bake for 20 minutes, removing foil for the last 5 minutes.
• After removing from oven, let stand at least 5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy warm, or at room temperature.