Description
Tropical grilled pineapple with a rich buttery cinnamon glaze. Sweet, smoky, and tender for barbecues or ice cream toppings.
Ingredients
1 fresh pineapple
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Slice pineapple into 6 uniform spears
Remove outer skin and core from spears
Combine brown sugar, melted butter, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a bowl
Lay pineapple spears on a grill-proof tray
Brush glaze evenly over spears
Grill over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until caramelized and golden
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 tsp cinnamon during last minute
Let cool slightly
Notes
For dairy-free, substitute butter with melted coconut oil
Use a sharp knife to cut spear ends evenly
Test pineapple ripeness with a thumb: ripe if the skin bruises slightly
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner Recipes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical/American