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Brown sugar cinnamon grilled pineapple served with vanilla ice cream on a white plate.

Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon

Fresh pineapple rings brushed with a buttery brown sugar and cinnamon glaze, then grilled until juicy and caramelized around the edges.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
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Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American-Inspired
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 fresh pineapple
  • - 1/4 cup 57 g butter, melted
  • - 1/4 cup 55 g dark brown sugar
  • - 1/4 cup 60 ml dark rum, optional
  • - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • - Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Outdoor grill or grill pan
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Remove the top, bottom, and peel from the pineapple.
  2. Slice the pineapple into 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick rings and remove the center core.
  3. Pat the pineapple rings dry.
  4. Combine the melted butter, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
  5. Stir in the optional dark rum away from any open flame.
  6. Brush both sides of the pineapple rings with the brown sugar mixture.
  7. Preheat the grill to direct medium heat, about 375–400°F (190–205°C).
  8. Place the pineapple rings on the hot grill.
  9. Grill for 2–3 minutes, then turn.
  10. Grill the second side for another 2–3 minutes, until caramelized and lightly marked.
  11. Remove from the grill and serve warm.
  12. If desired, serve two pineapple rings with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 34g

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