Description
A delicious and refreshing recipe for grilled pineapple, featuring caramelized brown sugar and a hint of coconut and lime. Perfect as a warm dessert or a tropical side dish, this recipe is easy to prepare on the grill or stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ripe pineapple
- 2/3 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) salted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp lime juice (about two small limes)
- 3/4 tsp coconut extract
- 2 tsp flaky sea salt
Optional Toppings
- lime zest
- vanilla ice cream
- caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat, around 300-350 degrees Fahrenheit, preparing it for cooking the pineapple slices.
- Prepare pineapple: Peel, core, and slice the pineapple into 1/2 inch rings. Depending on the size, you should get approximately 12 rings.
- Make glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, melted salted butter, lime juice, and coconut extract until well combined.
- Brush pineapple: Generously brush the pineapple rings on both sides with the brown sugar mixture, then sprinkle evenly with flaky sea salt.
- Grill pineapple: Place pineapple rings on the grill and cook for 3 minutes on each side, until caramelized and warm.
- Serve: Remove from grill, plate the warm pineapple, and serve immediately. Optionally garnish with lime zest, vanilla ice cream, or caramel sauce for extra flavor.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze leftover grilled pineapple for up to 6 months for a tasty frozen treat.
- If you don’t have a grill, use a grill pan or skillet on the stovetop over medium heat, cooking pineapple slices for 3 minutes on each side.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar and butter to control sweetness and richness to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
