While the trend may feel like it appeared out of nowhere, many fans trace its popularity back to Florida-based vendor Willie Reynolds, who built a following selling his signature Kool-Aid pineapples in Pompano Beach, FL and sharing videos online. As clips of the colorful fruit spread across TikTok, home cooks quickly began recreating the snack themselves, putting their own spin on the recipe with different Kool-Aid flavors, candies and even one genius creator who added edible glitter to hers (yes, chef).
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With millions of views and countless variations circulating online, Kool-Aid pineapple has become one of the internet's latest obsession-worthy food trends. But beyond the eye-catching colors and viral videos, there was one question we wanted answered: Is this sugary snack actually worth making, or is it simply another social media trend that's more fun to watch than eat?
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The trend has evolved in a number of ways. While it originated from the back of Silly Willie's truck on the beach (where he sells the jars for $20 a pop!), some people are making the at-home version with canned pineapple chunks and simply dump the fruit and juice into a container with Kool-Aid powder. Others buy the same large plastic jars of pre-cut pineapple spears as Willie (sold at Costco and Sam's Club).
Another Instagram user commented, “Perfect beach/pool snack!! Definitely making a boozy version of these ASAP!! ?”
Ingredients For the Viral Kool-Aid Pineapple
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All you need are three ingredients for this one: Kool-Aid (any flavor you want), pineapple (either a large jar of pre-cut spears, canned pineapple or a whole fresh pineapple) and granulated sugar.
How to Make the Viral Kool-Aid Pineapple
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Start by opening your jar of pineapple spears (or cutting your fresh pineapple into spears). Remove the spears and mix the juice with the Kool-Aid and about 1/2 cup of sugar. Add the spears back into the jar and give it a good shake. Refrigerate anywhere from 2-24 hours.
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My Honest Thoughts About the Viral Kool-Aid Pineapple
I've made many, many viral TikTok trends over the years: cheese-wrapped pickles, the sleepy girl mocktail, and cottage cheese, well, everything. And while TikTok trends don't surprise me anymore, this is one that I was genuinely shocked by. As soon as I saw the brightly colored pineapple spears, I was transformed straight back to childhood. Well, not my childhood (I wasn't allowed Kool-Aid), but the childhood of all the cool kids in my neighborhood whose tongues were permanently stained blue, red or green all summer long. This was my chance (sorry, Mom).
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After a stint in the fridge, the pineapple became tangy, sweet and slightly sour all at the same time. The Kool-Aid flavor wasn't overwhelming, but it definitely changed the character of the fruit. The bright colors, the candy-like flavor and the transformation from ordinary pineapple into something completely different after only a couple of hours was magical.
Would I eat it every day? Probably not. Would I happily bring a jar to a pool party this summer? Absolutely. If you’re not afraid of a little food coloring (and a lot of sugar) viral Kool-Aid pineapple might just be the ultimate summer snack.
Tips for Making Viral Kool-Aid Pineapple
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Customize it. Social media users are customizing this trend just like all the other TikTok food trends. Some are adding a pinch of salt to amplify the flavors, a squeeze of lemon for brightness or a splash of rum or vodka to make it "dirty."Try a lower-sugar version. Some creators are swapping the sugar for 2 to 4 tablespoons of Stevia or another zero-calorie sweetener. Others are using sugar-free Kool-Aid mixed with water instead of the full-sugar version.Wear gloves. Within minutes, my fingers were stained cherry red, a bright reminder of why I wasn't allowed Kool-Aid as a kid. Don't be like me; wear gloves when mixing this one up.Related: Kool-Aid Ventures Into New Territory With First-of-Its-Kind Drink Mix
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