Description
This Caramelized Brown Sugar Cinnamon Grilled Pineapple recipe combines juicy pineapple spears with a luscious butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon caramel sauce, perfectly grilled to achieve a golden, caramelized finish. This easy and flavorful dessert or side dish is ready in just 20 minutes and serves six, making it ideal for summer BBQs or a sweet grilled treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pineapple
- 1 pineapple, cut into spears
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Caramel Sauce
- 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 coat the surface gently.
- Make the Caramel Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined. If the sauce is too thick, microwave it for a few seconds to thin it out, making it easier to pour or brush.
- Coat the Pineapple: Using a cooking brush, generously spread the cinnamon-butter mixture over all sides of the pineapple spears, ensuring thorough coverage.
- 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.
- Serve: Once grilled, brush any remaining caramel sauce from the pan over the hot pineapple spears before serving to add extra flavor and shine.
Notes
- Use a ripe pineapple for the best sweetness and caramelization.
- Keep an eye on the grill to prevent burning; turning the pineapple frequently helps avoid charring.
- You can serve the grilled pineapple warm as a dessert or chilled as a refreshing snack.
- Optional: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a sprinkle of toasted coconut for added texture and flavor.
- Microwaving the caramel sauce briefly helps achieve a smooth consistency that’s easier to brush on the pineapple.
