Description
This Caramelized Brown Sugar Cinnamon Grilled Pineapple recipe delivers a sweet, smoky, and warmly spiced caramelized treat that highlights the natural juiciness of fresh pineapple. Perfect as a dessert or side, this easy recipe combines the richness of butter and brown sugar with fragrant cinnamon, all caramelized to perfection on the grill.
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 evenly on a pan or tray. Lightly sprinkle the spears with cinnamon to coat their 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 for a few seconds to thin it for easier brushing.
- Coat the Pineapple: Using a cooking brush, generously spread the cinnamon-butter caramel mixture over all sides of the pineapple spears thoroughly.
- Grill the Pineapple: Preheat your grill to medium heat. Place the coated pineapple spears directly onto the grill grates. Grill for 7 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and caramelized on the edges.
- Serve: Once grilled, brush any remaining caramel sauce over the hot pineapple spears before serving for added flavor and shine.
Notes
- Choose a ripe, sweet pineapple for the best flavor and juiciness.
- Monitoring the grill is essential to prevent burning due to the sugar content in the marinade.
- Serve as a dessert topped with vanilla ice cream or as a side to grilled meats.
- For an extra kick, sprinkle a little chili powder or smoked paprika into the caramel sauce.
- Make sure to use medium heat to allow caramelization without burning the sugars.
