Description
A sweet and smoky treat featuring pineapple spears caramelized with brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter, grilled to perfection until golden and tender. This simple dessert or side dish brings out the tropical flavors with a rich caramelized glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Pineapple
- 1 pineapple, cut into spears
Caramel Sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Pineapple and Seasoning: Lay the pineapple spears in a single layer on a pan or plate. Lightly sprinkle each spear with cinnamon to add a warm spice base.
- Make Caramel Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. If the mixture is too thick to pour easily, warm it briefly in the microwave for a few seconds.
- Apply Sauce: Using a cooking brush, spread the caramel sauce evenly over the pineapple spears to coat them thoroughly.
- Grill Pineapple: Place the coated pineapple spears on a grill preheated to medium heat. Grill for 7 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pineapple begins to caramelize and develop a golden brown color, becoming tender.
- Serve: While grilling, periodically brush the excess caramel sauce from the pan back onto the pineapple for extra glaze and flavor. Remove from the grill and serve warm.
Notes
- Use ripe pineapple for the sweetest flavor and best caramelization.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can use a grill pan or broiler in your oven with similar results.
- Be careful not to burn the caramel sauce on the grill by using medium heat and turning frequently.
- Leftover caramel sauce can be reheated and used as a topping for ice cream or pancakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: grilled pineapple, caramelized pineapple, brown sugar cinnamon pineapple, grilled fruit dessert, tropical dessert
