Description
A delightful dessert featuring grilled pineapple caramelized with brown sugar for a perfect balance of sweetness and slight bitterness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe pineapple
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat, allowing it to fully warm up for perfect caramelization.
- Peel, core, and cut the pineapple into delightful rings or wedges.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, melted butter, and optional cinnamon until well blended.
- Use a basting brush to generously brush the mixture onto the pineapple pieces.
- Place the pineapple directly on the grill grates and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Once the fruit is beautifully browned and softening, remove from the grill.
- Garnish with mint leaves if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Slice the pineapple ahead of time and store in an airtight container. Cooking alternatives include air frying or broiling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg