Description
This Caramelized Brown Sugar Cinnamon Grilled Pineapple recipe offers a delightful combination of sweet, spiced caramel sauce and juicy grilled pineapple spears. Perfect as a dessert or a side dish, the pineapple is coated in a luscious cinnamon butter sauce, then grilled to caramelized perfection, enhancing its natural sweetness with a smoky edge.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 pineapple, cut into spears
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple: Cut the pineapple into spears and lay them out evenly on a pan or tray. Lightly sprinkle the spears with cinnamon for a delicate spice coating.
- Make the Caramel Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until the mixture is well combined. If the sauce is too thick to pour or brush easily, microwave it briefly to thin it out.
- Coat the Pineapple: Using a cooking brush, generously spread the cinnamon-butter caramel sauce over all sides of the pineapple spears to ensure even coverage.
- Grill the Pineapple: Preheat the grill to medium heat. Place the coated pineapple spears directly onto the grill grates. Grill for 7-10 minutes, turning occasionally to caramelize all sides until golden brown edges appear.
- Serve: Remove the pineapple from the grill and brush any remaining caramel sauce from the pan over the hot spears to add extra flavor and shine before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor and texture.
- Control the grilling time to avoid burning the sugar; medium heat and careful turning are key.
- This pineapple dessert pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- For a smoky flavor, consider using a charcoal grill.
- You can substitute the butter with a vegan margarine to make a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
