Description
Grilled pineapple is a tropical treat that elevates your dining experience with its vibrant flavors and delightful caramelization. Perfectly cooked, each slice offers a harmonious balance of sweetness and smokiness, making it an ideal addition to summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. Serve it as a side dish, dessert, or an exciting topping for savory meals. Get ready to impress your guests with this simple yet scrumptious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium fresh pineapple
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the pineapple by cutting off the top and bottom. Remove the skin and prickly eyes by slicing downward.
- Slice the pineapple into thick rings (about 1-inch wide) and remove the core using a small cookie cutter.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon to create the coating.
- Brush each ring lightly with melted coconut oil, then sprinkle both sides with the sugar-cinnamon mixture.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (350°F). Grill each side for 3-4 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy warm, optionally topped with coconut yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate pineapple in lime juice before grilling. - Experiment with spices like chili powder for a spicy kick or garnish with fresh mint for a refreshing touch.