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Spicy Frozen Perfect Pineapple Margarita

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The Perfect Springtime Pineapple Cocktail to Spice Up Happy Hour

Ready to feel like you’re on vacation without even leaving your house? The sweet and spicy flavors in this frozen cocktail blend so beautifully, it will feel like you’ve been transported to a tropical island. Using one of our very own Chestnut Hill Farms Perfect Pineapples, combined with the spice from a jalapeno and a tangy Tajin rim, this cocktail will be a hit for happy hour any week. 

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A Fresh Take on The Classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Sweeten Up Everyone’s Easter With These Perfect Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies

Easter is right around the corner and we’re getting excited to turn our Perfect Pineapples into the perfect dessert. With spring in full swing, our naturally sweet fruit will be sure to make your dessert stand out from the rest.

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Ring in the Season with Spring Rolls

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Spring Rolls with Pineapple Dipping Sauce & Dessert Rolls

Spring is right around the corner and we’re ready for it! If you’re looking for a delicious and fresh meal to mix things up, spring rolls are the perfect option.

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Quench your Thirst for Summer with this Classic Pineapple Margarita

Celebrate National Margarita Day on February 22nd with this Five-Ingredient Cocktail.

Cheers to National Margarita Day! Margaritas are the perfect cocktail to be enjoyed all-year-round, not just in the warm summer months. With all kinds of flavors to choose from, our favorite is a Classic Pineapple Margarita. We can’t wait to celebrate and mix up one of these. 

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Pineapple Nice Cream Is the Sweet, Healthy Dessert You’ve Been Craving

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Cut Back On Sugar Without Losing the Sweet With This Easy Pineapple Recipe

Reducing your sugar intake can have huge benefits, both short- and long-term. Studies have found that a 20 percent reduction in added sugars can reduce risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and more. Thankfully, cutting back on sugar doesn’t mean cutting back on sweets – it just means you need to be a bit more creative about how you satisfy your sweet tooth. With just three ingredients, this pineapple “nice” cream is creamy, frosty and, best of all, deliciously sweet – all with no added sugar. Even better, this simple recipe can act as a base for additions like coconut flakes or cherries and can be paired with other simple nice cream flavors for a no-sugar-added sundae. So, whether you’re a long-time nutrition expert or you’re looking to improve your diet as a New Year’s resolution, make some space in your freezer – it’s time to get scooping!

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Battle the Cold Weather With a Tropical Pineapple Holiday Party

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4 Festive Ways to Let Pineapple Shine This Holiday Season

It may be getting colder outside, but there’s no reason not to embrace fresh, tropical inspiration for your holiday party planning. A traditional sign of hospitality, pineapple makes for a perfectly festive addition to plenty of holiday recipes – and serves as a regal muse for decor. The queen of fruits also happens to be in-season all year long, so you can always enjoy this sweet snack and its multitude of health benefits, even when the weather outside is frightful. So turn on some tropical tunes, grab your fruit, can get ready to throw the perfect pineapple party this holiday season.

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Go Plant-Based with These 4 Vegan Pineapple Recipes

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Celebrate Vegan Month With These Easy, Healthy Recipes

November is National Vegan Month, and it’s the perfect opportunity to experiment with eating more plant-based meals. Adding just one vegetarian or vegan meal per week to your diet can help you lose weight and ensure you get all the nutrients you need to stay healthy. Some studies have even shown that a plant-based diet may help ward off type 2 diabetes. And while many omnivores may be concerned about forgoing their favorites, there’s no reason to worry – almost anything you crave can be made plant-based. Of course, pineapple is also an ideal vegan recipe ingredient. Available year-round, packed with nutrients like vitamin C and fiber, and easy to prepare, this tropical fruit is a delicious addition to myriad vegan recipes. Read on for four of our favorites.

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Sweetly Spooktacular: Four Healthy and Festive Pineapple Halloween Treats

Cut Down on Added Sugars With These Guilt-Free Recipes

Halloween is right around the corner! And it’s no secret that this candy-loaded holiday often results in packing too much sugar. However, it’s still possible to indulge this Halloween with better-for-you foods that are fun and tasty. Want to get your kids excited about eating healthier this Halloween? Read on for delicious Halloween homemade goodies using our favorite culinary sweetener trick: natural sugars in pineapple.

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5 Ways to Brighten Up Your Meal with Pineapple & Veggies

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For National Fruits and Vegetables Month, Celebrate This Delicious Combo for a Healthy, Well-Balanced Diet

September is National Fruits and Vegetables month, and it’s the perfect chance to celebrate this irresistible duo. Naturally sweet and full of flavor, pineapple is the perfect addition to veggies for a delicious and tropical combo that’s packed full of nutrition and antioxidants. Plus, the fruit gives any meal a unique twist that everyone will love. Read on for five delicious ways to pair pineapple and veggies for your next meal.

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5 Easy Pineapple Meal-Prep Ideas When You’re Pressed For Time

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Tackle life’s busiest moments with these easy meal-prep hacks that will help to cut your cook time in half!

Summer is coming to an end, and the end of the season brings along the hustle and bustle: back to school, back to work, sporting events, after-school activities, and so on. With the changing of the season, it’s essential to be prepared for anything life throws your way. This means meal prepping plenty of delicious eats ahead of time that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, so you’re not stressed about meals when life gets crazy.

Here at Chestnut Hill Farms, we deliver the perfect pineapple that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Pineapple is packed full of essential vitamins and nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin B, and potassium, supporting your immune system, brain health, and more. Even better, our pineapples are ripe and in-season all year long, making it the ideal addition to any meal even with the seasons’ changing.

So, whether you’re meal prepping for breakfast, snacks, or dinner to watch the big game, here are five delicious and easy ways to meal-prep using pineapple!

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