Description
This Caramelized Brown Sugar Cinnamon Grilled Pineapple recipe offers a delightful combination of sweet and spicy flavors with tender, caramelized pineapple spears. Perfect as a side dish, dessert, or a tropical treat, this recipe features pineapple coated in a rich cinnamon-butter-brown sugar glaze and grilled to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Grilled Pineapple
- 1 pineapple, cut into spears
Caramel Sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple: Cut the pineapple into spears and arrange them evenly on a pan or tray. Lightly sprinkle cinnamon over the pineapple spears to coat their surface with a subtle spice.
- Make the Caramel Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined. If the mixture is too thick, microwave for a few seconds to thin it for easy brushing.
- Coat the Pineapple: Use a cooking brush to generously spread the cinnamon-butter mixture over all sides of the pineapple spears, ensuring even coverage.
- Grill the Pineapple: Preheat your grill to medium heat. Place the coated pineapple spears directly on the grill grates. Grill for 7-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pineapple is caramelized and edges are golden brown.
- Serve: After grilling, brush any remaining caramel sauce over the hot pineapple spears for added flavor and a shiny finish. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use a ripe but firm pineapple for best texture and sweetness.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can use a grill pan on the stovetop.
- Watch the pineapple closely while grilling to avoid burning the sugar glaze.
- For an extra flavor twist, add a pinch of nutmeg to the caramel sauce.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or as a side for grilled meats.
