Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon-Honey Glaze Recipe
Enjoy a sweet and smoky treat with this Grilled Pineapple recipe. Fresh pineapple slices and spears are brushed with a luscious blend of melted butter, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, and a touch of salt, then perfectly grilled to caramelized perfection. Serve warm on its own or pair with vanilla ice cream for an irresistible dessert that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6-8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Pineapple
- 2 pineapples (peeled and cored)
Sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the pineapple: Cut one pineapple into 8 rings by slicing it evenly. For the second pineapple, cut it in half lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise twice more to create 8 spears.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium-high, and lightly brush the grate with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, honey, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir until smooth and well blended into a rich sauce.
- Brush the pineapple: Using a pastry brush, coat all sides of the pineapple rings and spears generously with the prepared sauce.
- Grill the pineapple: Place the pineapple on the hot grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Before flipping, brush each side again with the sauce. For the rings, rotate them 45 degrees after flipping to create attractive diamond-shaped grill marks.
- Serve: Remove the grilled pineapple from the grill and serve warm. It’s delicious on its own or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.
Notes
- Ensure the grill grate is well oiled to prevent the pineapple from sticking.
- Adjust grilling time slightly based on the thickness of pineapple slices and heat intensity.
- For a smoky flavor, use a charcoal grill if available.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
- Grilled pineapple can also be served as a side dish with grilled meats or seafood.
