Description
Enjoy the tropical flavors of summer with this simple and delicious grilled pineapple recipe. Perfect as a side dish or dessert, this caramelized pineapple is a crowd-pleaser at any BBQ gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Pineapple:
- 1 fresh pineapple (peeled, cored, and cut into rings or spears)
Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, melted butter or coconut oil, and a pinch of salt.
- Coat Pineapple: Brush the glaze over both sides of the pineapple pieces.
- Preheat and Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, oil the grates, and grill the pineapple for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized.
- Serve: Remove from the grill and serve warm.
Notes
- Grilled pineapple pairs well with ice cream, yogurt, or as a topping for burgers and tacos.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of rum or lime juice to the glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 slices
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
