Description
Sweet caramelized Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple elevates summer desserts with tropical charm. Warm sugary slices melt in your mouth, offering a simple yet elegant finale to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into spears or rings (454 grams)
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a silky, aromatic glaze.
- Arrange pineapple slices in a shallow container, gently cascading the prepared glaze over the fruit and ensuring each slice is thoroughly coated. Allow the tropical fruit to absorb the sweet marinade for approximately 10 minutes.
- Ignite the grill to medium-high temperature, creating a perfect searing environment. Delicately brush the grates with oil to prevent potential sticking.
- Carefully transfer the glossy pineapple slices onto the heated grill, positioning them to achieve optimal caramelization and distinctive char marks. Rotate each slice after 2-3 minutes to develop a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Once the pineapple exhibits a beautifully caramelized surface and enticing grill lines, transfer to a serving platter. Enhance the dessert by accompanying with a luxurious scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or sprinkling additional ground cinnamon for an extra aromatic touch.
Notes
- Tenderize pineapple slices before grilling by cutting them slightly thicker (around 1/2 inch) to maintain juiciness and prevent breaking during cooking.
- Enhance caramelization by ensuring pineapple is patted dry before grilling, which helps create beautiful golden-brown grill marks and intensifies natural sugars.
- Transform this dessert into a dairy-free option by substituting butter with coconut oil, which adds a subtle tropical flavor and keeps the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Elevate presentation by garnishing with toasted coconut flakes or chopping grilled pineapple to top yogurt, pancakes, or use as a salsa for grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg