Kool-Aid Pineapple Spears

Name: Kool-Aid Pineapple Spears
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 med fresh pineapple, cut into spears; 2 packets unsweetened cherry drink mix (0.13 oz packet); 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Sweet pineapple spears tossed in unsweetened cherry drink mix and sugar until the fruit turns bright red and tangy-sweet, the jar snack that went viral online in early 2026. Plan ahead: marinate at least 2 hours, or overnight, in the fridge.

10 minEasyServes 6100 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 med fresh pineapple, cut into spears
2 packets unsweetened cherry drink mix (0.13 oz packet)
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

1

Peel and core 1 med fresh pineapple, then cut into spears about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
2

In a large zip-top bag or lidded jar, combine 2 packets unsweetened cherry drink mix (0.13 oz packet) and 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
3

Add the pineapple spears to the bag, seal, and toss or shake until every spear is evenly coated in the dry mix.
4

Refrigerate, shaking or turning the bag every so often so the spears sit in the juice that collects, until the fruit is deeply red and well flavored, at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
5

Serve chilled, straight from the jar or bag.

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Questions

How long does Kool-Aid Pineapple Spears take?

As written, 10 minutes: 10 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, overnight, or about 8 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

How many calories are in Kool-Aid Pineapple Spears?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 100 calories, with 1 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 15 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Kool-Aid Pineapple Spears?

Keep Kool-Aid Pineapple Spears covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

Can I halve or double Kool-Aid Pineapple Spears?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Halved, the pineapple drops from 1 med to 1/2 med; doubled, it is 2 med. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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