Description
Sweet Hawaiian Grilled Pineapple caramelizes natural sugars into a tantalizing dessert that dances between tropical warmth and smoky charred edges. Juicy golden rings drizzled with honey promise an irresistible summer treat you’ll savor with pure tropical delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole fresh pineapple (peeled, cored, and cut into rings or spears)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional for caramelization)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
- Optional garnish: fresh mint, lime juice, or honey drizzle
Instructions
- Prep Grill: Heat outdoor grill to medium-high temperature, targeting 400°F for optimal caramelization.
- Create Glaze: Whisk brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt into a harmonious, fragrant coating that will enhance the pineapple’s natural sweetness.
- Coat and Grill: Generously brush pineapple slices with the prepared glaze, ensuring even coverage, then place directly on heated grill grates. Rotate slices halfway through cooking to achieve beautiful crosshatch grill marks and deep golden color, grilling approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Finish and Garnish: Transfer grilled pineapple to serving platter, adding a zesty splash of fresh lime juice or delicate mint leaves for a bright, refreshing finish. Serve immediately while warm to maximize flavor and texture.
Notes
- Choose a pineapple with golden-yellow color and sweet aroma, ensuring maximum flavor and tenderness when grilling.
- Maintain medium-high heat to caramelize sugars without burning, creating perfect grill marks and preserving fruit’s juiciness.
- Apply sugar-butter mixture thoroughly on both sides to guarantee consistent caramelization and prevent uneven grilling.
- Experiment with toppings like vanilla ice cream, coconut flakes, or rum drizzle to elevate the grilled pineapple’s taste and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg