Description
Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple is a simple and delicious summer treat featuring juicy pineapple slices caramelized with brown sugar and lime juice, grilled to perfection for a sweet, smoky, and tropical flavor. Perfect as a side dish, dessert, or topping, it combines natural fruit sugars with a sticky glaze and attractive grill marks for an irresistible taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 fresh ripe pineapple, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick slices
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Vegetable oil, for brushing grill grates or pineapple slices
Instructions
- Prepare the pineapple: Peel the fresh pineapple and cut it into thick, even slices approximately 1 inch wide. This thickness helps the slices hold together on the grill without falling apart.
- Mix the glaze: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, lime juice, and ground cinnamon (if using). Stir until the brown sugar begins to dissolve and forms a sticky glaze ready to coat the pineapple slices.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium-high temperature. Lightly brush the grill grates with vegetable oil to prevent the pineapple from sticking during grilling.
- Coat and grill: Generously brush each pineapple slice with the brown sugar glaze. Place the coated slices on the hot grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until the pineapple develops attractive grill marks and the brown sugar caramelizes into a rich, sticky glaze.
- Serve warm: Remove the grilled pineapple slices from the grill and serve immediately while warm to enjoy their juicy, caramelized sweetness at peak flavor.
Notes
- Choose ripe pineapple that smells sweet and yields slightly when pressed for optimal flavor.
- Be patient during grilling to allow brown sugar to properly caramelize and develop a rich glaze.
- Use tongs to gently flip pineapple slices to prevent tearing.
- Watch for flare-ups caused by dripping sugar to avoid burning.
- Serve the grilled pineapple promptly for best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 2 slices)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: grilled pineapple, brown sugar, summer recipe, tropical dessert, barbecue side, caramelized pineapple, vegan dessert