Description
This Grilled Pineapple recipe features juicy pineapple rings brushed with a flavorful mixture of brown sugar, melted butter, lime juice, and coconut extract, then sprinkled with flaky sea salt and grilled to caramelized perfection. Perfect as a sweet side dish or dessert, served warm with optional lime zest, vanilla ice cream, or caramel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ripe pineapple
- ⅔ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- ¼ cup (½ stick) salted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp lime juice (about two small limes)
- ¾ tsp coconut extract
- 2 tsp flaky sea salt
Optional Toppings
- Lime zest
- Vanilla ice cream
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Grill. Preheat your grill to medium heat, approximately 300-350 degrees Fahrenheit, to ensure the pineapple cooks evenly and achieves caramelization.
- Prepare Pineapple. Peel, core, and slice the pineapple into ½ inch thick rings. You should get about 12 rings depending on the pineapple size.
- Make Glaze. Whisk together the brown sugar, melted salted butter, lime juice, and coconut extract in a medium bowl to create a flavorful glaze.
- Brush Pineapple. Brush the pineapple rings on both sides with the brown sugar glaze and sprinkle evenly with flaky sea salt for enhanced flavor contrast.
- Grill Pineapple. Place the pineapple rings on the grill and cook for 3 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and the sugar caramelizes.
- Serve Warm. Remove from grill and plate immediately. Serve warm with optional lime zest, vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze leftover grilled pineapple for up to 6 months; it makes a refreshing frozen treat.
- If you don't have a grill, use a grill pan or a regular skillet on the stovetop over medium heat, cooking each slice 2-3 minutes per side.
- Choose ripe pineapples for the best sweetness and juiciness.
- Adjust the amount of flaky sea salt to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ring
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
