Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar and Honey Recipe
This Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar and Honey recipe is a perfect summer treat that works wonderfully as a healthy dessert or a side dish. The sweetness of the pineapple is enhanced by a luscious brown sugar and honey glaze, then lightly charred on the grill to create beautiful caramelized grill marks. It pairs exceptionally well with grilled teriyaki chicken or can be enjoyed on its own for a refreshing, tropical flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Pineapple
- 1 large pineapple, peeled and cut into ¾-inch slices
For the Glaze
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- Pinch of salt
- Canola oil, for grilling
Instructions
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, honey, hot water, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and combined. This glaze will add sweetness and help caramelize the pineapple on the grill.
- Marinate the pineapple: Place the pineapple slices into a gallon-sized zipper-top bag. Pour in the brown sugar and honey glaze, seal the bag tightly, and shake gently to ensure each slice is evenly coated. Let the pineapple marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Preheat and prepare the grill: While the pineapple marinates, preheat your grill to high heat. Just before grilling, scrape the grill grates clean and lightly brush them with canola oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill the pineapple: Place the pineapple slices on the hot grill. Grill each side for 2-3 minutes, or until the pineapple is heated through and you see appealing grill marks forming. Flip carefully and repeat on the other side.
- Serve: Remove the pineapple from the grill and serve warm as a side dish or a healthy dessert. Enjoy it alongside grilled teriyaki chicken for an excellent summer meal pairing.
Notes
- Make sure your pineapple slices are evenly cut to ensure uniform grilling.
- You can substitute canola oil with other neutral oils like vegetable or grapeseed oil.
- For added flavor, sprinkle a little cinnamon or chili powder before grilling.
- Leftover grilled pineapple can be refrigerated and used in salads or smoothies.
- If you don’t have an outdoor grill, a grill pan on the stovetop can be used as an alternative.
