Description
This Grilled Pineapple Recipe offers a delightful combination of sweet and warm spices, perfect as a tasty side dish or a healthy dessert. Pineapple slices are marinated in a rich blend of melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then grilled to create smoky caramelized flavors with beautiful grill marks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pineapple, cored, peeled, and cut into ¾-inch slices
Marinade
- ¼ cup unsalted melted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil, more if needed to thin out the mixture
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine the melted butter, olive or avocado oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Coat the pineapple: Add the pineapple slices to the marinade and toss gently to ensure even coating on all the slices.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to a medium-high temperature, approximately 350°F to 400°F, to prepare for grilling the pineapple.
- Grill the pineapple: Place the pineapple slices on the grill and cook for 7 to 10 minutes total, turning once halfway through (or flip multiple times to achieve crisscross grill marks). Brush the pineapple slices occasionally with the remaining marinade during grilling to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Serve: Remove the grilled pineapple from the grill and serve immediately while warm. Enjoy as a side dish or dessert.
Notes
- If you prefer a vegan version, substitute the melted butter with coconut oil or a plant-based butter alternative.
- You can add a splash of rum or pineapple juice to the marinade for extra flavor.
- Make sure to watch the pineapple while grilling to prevent burning since the sugar content can caramelize quickly.
- Grilled pineapple pairs well with ice cream, yogurt, or can be added to salads for a tropical twist.
- If you don’t have a grill, pineapple can also be cooked on a grill pan or under a broiler.
