Description
A simple yet delicious dish that elevates summer barbecues with sweet, caramelized grilled pineapple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe pineapple
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
- Fresh lime juice (from 1 medium lime)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple: Slice off the crown and base of the pineapple, then peel the skin and remove the ‘eyes.’
- Cut into Rings: Cut the pineapple into 1-inch thick rings for optimal grilling.
- Mix the Brown Sugar and Spices: In a bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon (if using).
- Brush with Butter or Coconut Oil: Mix melted butter or coconut oil with lime juice and brush on both sides of the pineapple rings.
- Coat with the Sugar Mixture: Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over both sides of pineapple rings.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat, around 350°F to 400°F (175°C to 200°C).
- Grill the Pineapple: Grill each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Let the grilled pineapple rest before serving warm on its own or with a topping.
Notes
For a variation, try serving with vanilla ice cream or drizzling honey on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: grilled pineapple, summer dessert, barbecue side, tropical fruit, healthy dessert
