Native to South America, the first pineapples were planted in Hawaii on this day in 1813. Now 10% of the world’s pineapples are grown in Hawaii where it first became a commercial crop. It is also widely grown in Central America and Asia. Kids will love this delicious and healthy recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
• 1 1/3 cups apples, peeled, cored and chopped (about 2 medium)
• 1 1/4 cups carrots, finely shredded
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 (8 ounces) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
• 2/3 cup cooking oil
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:
Combine all ingredients and mix together. Enjoy!