Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple
This delicious dessert features sweet, caramelized pineapple slices that are grilled to perfection and enhanced with the rich flavor of brown sugar. Perfect for a summer barbecue or as a delightful topping for ice cream, this dish is easy to prepare and bursting with tropical flavor.
Equipment
- 1 grill or grill pan
- 1 basting brush
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe pineapple About 3-4 pounds.
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- to taste none fresh mint leaves Optional for garnish.
Instructions
- Cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple, then carefully slice off the outer skin. Remove any remaining eyes, then cut the pineapple into 1-inch thick rings or slices.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir until you have a smooth paste.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high temperature.
- Use a basting brush to coat both sides of each pineapple slice with the brown sugar mixture.
- Place the pineapple slices on the grill. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and the sugar begins to caramelize.
- Remove the grilled pineapple from the grill and let it cool for a minute. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve warm.
- For an extra kick, consider adding a splash of rum to the brown sugar mixture before grilling.
- Store any leftover grilled pineapple in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Notes
Serve the grilled pineapple on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
For an extra kick, you can add a splash of rum to the brown sugar mixture before grilling.
Grilled pineapple can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.