Description
This Grilled Pineapple recipe is a delightful mix of sweet and smoky flavors that make for a perfect side dish, dessert, or topping. The caramelized pineapple with hints of cinnamon and lime juice is a tropical treat that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Grilled Pineapple:
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into rings or spears
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: coconut flakes or fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, honey, lime juice, cinnamon, and salt.
- Coat the Pineapple: Brush the glaze evenly over all sides of the pineapple pieces.
- Grill the Pineapple: Place the pineapple on the grill and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until caramelized.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the grill, let cool slightly, and garnish with coconut flakes or mint. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a smoky twist, sprinkle with a dash of chili powder before grilling.
- This recipe also works beautifully on a grill pan indoors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1–2 slices
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
