Description
Sweet caramelized Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple transforms tropical fruit into a luxurious dessert. Summer barbecues reach new heights with this simple, elegant treat that promises pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh pineapple (peeled, cored, cut into spears or rings)
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (113 g or 4 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Glaze Preparation: Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until smooth and fully integrated.
- Marination Process: Submerge pineapple slices in the prepared glaze, ensuring complete coverage. Allow flavors to meld for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Grill Setup: Ignite grill to medium-high temperature and lightly lubricate grates with cooking oil to prevent adhesion.
- Grilling Technique: Transfer glazed pineapple directly onto heated grates. Sear each side for approximately 2-3 minutes, developing rich caramelization and pronounced grill marks.
- Serving Suggestion: Present immediately while warm, optionally accompanied by a generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or dusted with an additional whisper of ground cinnamon for enhanced aromatic complexity.
Notes
- Don’t let pineapple sit in glaze longer than 10 minutes to prevent sugar from breaking down fruit’s texture.
- Medium-high heat ensures caramelization without burning; watch closely to achieve perfect golden-brown grill marks.
- Select slightly soft, golden-yellow pineapple for maximum sweetness and best grilling results.
- Swap butter with coconut oil for vegan version or use sugar-free alternatives for low-carb diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg