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Luscious Caribbean Coconut Bread with Pineapple Jam

Name: Luscious Caribbean Coconut Bread with Pineapple Jam
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups flour; 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup coconut cream; 3 tablespoons melted butter; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple, finely chopped; ¾ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated ginger

This moist and aromatic coconut bread paired with homemade pineapple jam brings the flavors of the Caribbean to your table. The bread is rich with coconut cream and flakes, while the pineapple jam add

4.8(84 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 12, 2025

Luscious Caribbean Coconut Bread with Pineapple Jam — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Coconut Bread

For the Pineapple Jam

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 431 kcal
Protein: 5.4 g
Carbs: 66.1 g
Fat: 16.4 g
Fiber: 2.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3448 kcal
Protein: 43 g
Carbs: 529 g
Fat: 131 g
Fiber: 20 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 ¾ cups flour	800	22	160	2	7
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes	400	4	14	36	10
¾ cup granulated sugar	580	0	150	0	0
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder	3	0	2	0	0
½ teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup coconut cream	500	4	16	50	0
3 tablespoons melted butter	300	0	0	33	0
2 large eggs	140	12	1	10	0
1 teaspoon vanilla extract	12	0	1	0	0
1 ½ cups fresh pineapple, finely chopped	120	1	31	0	3
¾ cup sugar	580	0	150	0	0
2 tablespoons lemon juice	8	0	3	0	0
1 tablespoon grated ginger	5	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Coconut Bread

1
Preheat Oven and Prep Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour, coconut flakes, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3
Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the coconut cream, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.

Preparing the Pineapple Jam

1
Combine Jam Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine chopped pineapple, sugar, lemon juice, and grated ginger.
2
Cook Jam
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens, about 20-25 minutes.
3
Cool Jam
Remove from heat and let cool completely before using.
Tip: Be cautious of the hot jam; it can splatter while cooking. Pro Tip: Use a food processor for evenly chopped pineapple.

How to Make Luscious Caribbean Coconut Bread with Pineapple Jam

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 8 servings

1
Mixing
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
2
Baking
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
3
Cooling
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.