Description
This Grilled Pineapple recipe features sweet and tangy pineapple slices coated in a luscious brown sugar and butter glaze, enhanced with lime juice and coconut extract, then perfectly charred on the grill. It's a delicious and easy-to-make tropical treat that can be served warm as a dessert or side dish, optionally topped with lime zest, vanilla ice cream, or caramel sauce.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 ripe pineapple
- ⅔ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- ¼ cup (½ stick) salted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp lime juice (about two small limes)
- ¾ tsp coconut extract
- 2 tsp flaky sea salt
Optional Toppings
- lime zest
- vanilla ice cream
- caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat, about 300-350 degrees Fahrenheit, to ensure the pineapple cooks evenly and develops beautiful grill marks.
- Prepare the pineapple: Peel the pineapple, remove the core, and slice it into ½ inch thick rings. You should get approximately 12 slices depending on the size of your pineapple.
- Make the glaze: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, melted salted butter, lime juice, and coconut extract until well combined.
- Brush pineapple with glaze: Using a brush, generously coat both sides of each pineapple ring with the brown sugar mixture. Then sprinkle flaky sea salt evenly over the coated slices.
- Grill the pineapple: Place the pineapple rings on the preheated grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until nicely caramelized with char marks.
- Serve: Remove grilled pineapple from the grill and serve warm. Optionally, top with lime zest, vanilla ice cream, or caramel sauce for extra flavor and indulgence.
Notes
- Storage: Store any leftover grilled pineapple in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: You can freeze the leftover pineapple for up to 6 months; it's perfect as a refreshing frozen treat on a hot day.
- Alternative Cooking Method: If you do not have a grill, use a grill plate or a skillet on the stovetop and cook pineapple slices over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve pineapple warm to enjoy the full flavor and juiciness of the caramelized glaze.
- Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing brown sugar according to preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
