Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon Honey Glaze Recipe
This Grilled Pineapple recipe offers a sweet and smoky treat perfect as a dessert or side dish. Fresh pineapple rings and spears are brushed with a luscious honey-cinnamon butter sauce, then grilled to caramelized perfection, creating a delightful balance of flavors and a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6-8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Fruit
- 2 pineapples (peeled and cored)
Sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple: Slice one pineapple into 8 rings by cutting horizontally. Cut the other pineapple into spears by halving lengthwise, then cutting each half into quarters lengthwise, and halving again to make 8 spears total.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grill grate to prevent sticking.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, honey, ground cinnamon, and salt, stirring well to create a smooth sauce.
- Brush the Pineapple: Using a pastry brush, generously coat both pineapple rings and spears with the prepared sauce.
- Grill the Pineapple: Place pineapple pieces on the grill and cook for 2–3 minutes per side. Re-brush each side with the sauce before flipping. For the rings, after flipping, rotate them 45 degrees to achieve attractive diamond grill marks.
- Serve Warm: Remove pineapples from the grill and serve warm. Enjoy them plain or pair with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert.
Notes
- To enhance grill marks on the rings, rotate the pineapple 45 degrees halfway through cooking each side.
- Use fresh, ripe pineapples for the best sweetness and texture.
- Watch the grill closely to avoid burning the sugar in the sauce.
- Serve immediately for optimal flavor and warmth.
- This recipe can be doubled or halved easily depending on servings needed.
