Description
Sweet and smoky grilled pineapple slices coated with a luscious caramelized brown sugar and butter glaze. This easy 20-minute recipe brings out the natural flavors of fresh pineapple, enhanced by a rich caramelized topping, perfect for a summer dessert or a tasty side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 ripe pineapple
Caramelized Glaze
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple: Peel the ripe pineapple and cut it into 1-inch thick slices, ensuring each slice is uniform for even grilling.
- Melt Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, being careful not to burn it.
- Add Brown Sugar: Stir the brown sugar into the melted butter continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium temperature to prepare for cooking the pineapple slices.
- Glaze Pineapple: Brush both sides of the pineapple slices generously with the caramelized brown sugar mixture to add flavor and help with caramelization.
- Grill Pineapple: Place the coated pineapple slices onto the preheated grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, until grill marks form and the pineapple softens slightly.
- Serve: Remove the grilled pineapple slices from the grill carefully and serve warm to enjoy the perfect balance of sweetness and smokiness.
- Enjoy: Savor your delicious Grilled Pineapple with Caramelized Brown Sugar as a delightful dessert or side dish.
Notes
- If you don’t have a grill, you can use a grill pan or broiler as an alternative.
- Use fresh ripe pineapple for the best sweetness and flavor.
- You can sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder on the pineapple before grilling for a twist.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent dessert variation.
- Make sure to monitor the sugar glaze while melting to prevent burning.
