Description
This Caramelized Brown Sugar Cinnamon Grilled Pineapple recipe features sweet, juicy pineapple spears coated in a buttery brown sugar cinnamon glaze and grilled to golden perfection. The grilling process caramelizes the sugars, enhancing the pineapple’s natural sweetness and adding a delicious smoky flavor, making it an irresistibly flavorful and simple dessert or side dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 pineapple, cut into spears
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple: Lay the pineapple spears out evenly on a pan or tray. Lightly sprinkle the spears with cinnamon to lightly coat the surface, enhancing the flavor of the fruit.
- Make the Cinnamon Butter Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined. If the sauce appears too thick, microwave it for a few seconds to thin it out, making it easier to pour or brush onto the pineapple.
- Coat the Pineapple: Use a cooking brush to spread the cinnamon-butter mixture generously over the pineapple spears, making sure all sides are evenly covered to ensure maximum flavor and caramelization.
- Grill the Pineapple: Preheat your grill to medium heat. Place the coated pineapple spears directly onto the grill grates. Grill for 7-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pineapple is golden brown and caramelized on the edges.
- Finish and Serve: Once grilled, brush any remaining caramel sauce from the pan over the hot pineapple spears for extra flavor and shine before serving. Enjoy as a dessert or a sweet side dish.
Notes
- Use a ripe, fresh pineapple for the best flavor and juiciness.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can use a grill pan or broil the pineapple in the oven for similar caramelization.
- Be careful not to burn the sugar; keep an eye on the grill and turn the pineapple regularly.
- This recipe can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Optional: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.
