Flavorful Grilled Pineapple Recipe with Cinnamon Sugar
This grilled pineapple recipe features charred edges and soft, juicy centers with a caramelized cinnamon sugar coating, perfect for summer cookouts and desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch thick rings or wedges
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Juice of 1 lime
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the pineapple, remove the core, and slice into ½-inch thick rings or wedges.
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
- Using a pastry brush, coat each pineapple slice on both sides with the cinnamon sugar butter.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Clean and lightly oil the grates.
- Place pineapple slices on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden grill marks and caramelization appear.
- Transfer grilled pineapple to a serving dish and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
- Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt to enhance flavors.
Notes
Use ripe pineapples for best caramelization. If grill is too hot, move pineapple to cooler spot to avoid burning. Butter helps sugar caramelize without burning. For vegan option, substitute butter with coconut oil. Cinnamon sugar butter can be prepared ahead and refrigerated. Avoid flipping pineapple more than once per side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (165 g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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