Pineapple

Every year-and-a-half, a pineapple is born. Sounds dramatic, but that’s really how long it takes for an Ananas comosus plant to grow this spiky, juicy, yellow-fleshed fruit, which—fun fact—is technically 100-200 fused “fruitlets.” You know what they say: all good things take time. And Pineapples are most certainly good things.

Finding the perfect pineapple can be a bit of a treasure hunt, but at Trader Joe’s, you’ll strike gold every time. Grown for us in Costa Rica, our Pineapples are harvested at peak ripeness, when the golden fruit is heavy with bright, sweet-tart juice. To really unlock your Pineapple’s potential, peel it, core it, and slice it into rounds, spears, or chunks. Serve those slices alone or in a fruit salad, a smoothie, a cocktail, or a cup of yogurt. Pineapple also happens to be one of those fruits that’s delicious both fresh and cooked, so don’t be afraid to grill or broil those slices. zeven add them to a pizza—never mind the naysayers!