Grilled Caramelized Brown Sugar Pineapple Recipe (2024)

Juicy pineapple coated with brown sugar, cinnamon, and honey grilled to perfection - this is just like the grilled pineapple they serve at restaurants. Grilling the pineapple makes the coating caramelize, taking the flavor over the top.

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This is the one recipe that tops them all . . . Grilled Caramelized Brown Sugar Pineapple!

If you haven’t noticed by now, we LOVE grilling all the things – Grilled Peaches, Grilled Zucchini, even Corn on the Cob!

The secret ingredients:

Many recipes will call for brown sugar and butter . . . but the key ingredients to getting the perfect flavor and the caramelization on the outside comes down to these 2 ingredients: cinnamon and honey.

How to make Grilled Caramelized Brown Sugar Pineapple:

  1. In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and honey.
  2. Thread pineapple onto skewers and place on a large baking sheet or plate.
  3. Using a spoon or a pastry brush, glaze all sides of the skewered pineapple with the brown sugar mixture.
  4. Cook on a grill over medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes, turning once.

Don’t have a grill? How to cook pineapple in a pan:

Even if you don’t have a grill, you can still enjoy this delicious dish!

  1. Heat 2 Tablespoons of butter in the bottom of a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Mix together the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and honey in a bowl.
  3. Instead of putting the pineapple on skewers. chop it into large chunks. Add the pineapple chunks to the warm pan with melted butter. Pour the brown sugar mixture over the top, mixing to make sure all the pineapple is coated.
  4. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until the outsides of the pineapple start to turn golden brown and caramelize.
  5. Serve warm.

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Turn this Grilled Caramelized Brown Sugar Pineapple into a dessert!

I love to serve this as a side dish, but it’s also perfect as a dessert! Here are some additions to make it a delicious dessert:

  • serve pineapple warm with vanilla ice cream
  • serve with yogurt and granola to make a parfait-dessert
  • serve topped with fresh whipped cream
  • serve it with angel food cake and whipped cream
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Can you grill canned pineapple rings?

Even if you don’t have a fresh pineapple, you can still make this recipe using canned pineapple rings.

Because canned rings are a little thinner, I would recommend grilling each side for about 2-3 minutes (making sure to only flip them over once.)

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Dishes to serve with Grilled Pineapple:

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  • Huli Huli Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Honey Ribs
  • Mom’s Slow Cooker Baked Beans
  • Best Homemade Pasta Salad

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Serves: 8

Grilled Caramelized Brown Sugar Pineapple Recipe

Juicy pineapple coated with brown sugar, cinnamon, and honey grilled to perfection – this is just like the grilled pineapple they serve at restaurants.

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 1 pineapple (cut into large wedges or chunks)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon honey

Instructions

  • Thread pineapple onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes before threading pineapple on). Mix together brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and honey. Place skewered pineapple on a large plate or pan. Using a spoon or a brush, thoroughly glaze each piece of pineapple with the brown sugar mixture.

  • Place skewers on a grill, preheated to a medium-high temperature. Cook for 5-10 minutes on each side, or just until the sugar-glaze starts to caramelize.

  • Serve warm.

Notes

  • Makes a delicious appetizer, side dish, or dessert.
  • You could also make these on your stove top- just heat a large skillet or grill pan to medium-high heat and follow recipe as directed.

Nutrition

Calories: 143 kcal · Carbohydrates: 24 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 6 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 15 mg · Sodium: 54 mg · Potassium: 136 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 20 g · Vitamin A: 243 IU · Vitamin C: 54 mg · Calcium: 24 mg · Iron: 1 mg

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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  1. Choate Family says:

    Grilled caramelized pineapple is my all time favorite thing! Thank you for the recipe, I am no longer living anywhere close to a Rodizio Grill and I have truly missed their yummy pineapple. Now I will be able to make my own when ever I want.

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Grilled Caramelized Brown Sugar Pineapple Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why is grilled pineapple so sweet? ›

Grilling also produces grill marks where the pineapple slices meet the grill grate. This adds visual appeal and the way those marks turn a dark golden brown means that the sugars in the pineapple have caramelized, producing new and wonderfully complex flavors.

Is it better to grill fresh or canned pineapple? ›

MasterClass also notes that canned or frozen pineapple will not get the same kind of grill marks on it that fresh will get, so the presentation is nicer when using fresh. If you're planning to grill some pineapple keep these tips in mind and your dish is bound to turn out sweet and delicious.

What are the benefits of grilled pineapple? ›

Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. It is also a good source of copper, B-complex vitamins, dietary fiber, folate, and pantothenic acid. Pineapple contains bromelain, a proteolytic enzyme, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-clotting properties.

Does pineapple need to be ripe to grill? ›

Making sure that the pineapples you use are ripe yet firm is important for grilling. Overripe pineapple will turn into a mushy mess on the grill. You have to check for the following: Color- unlike some fruits, color is not a sure-fire way to determine ripeness for pineapples.

What color pineapple is sweeter? ›

But the exterior of a pineapple changes from a green-gray to yellow as it ripens, so as a general rule, the more yellow a pineapple's exterior is, the riper the fruit will be. You want a pineapple that is consistently golden-yellow from top to bottom, but not getting into dark orange territory—that's gone too far.

How do you make pineapple more juicy? ›

One hack in particular has been doing the rounds on TikTok, and if it works, it really is a game changer when it comes to making the most out of the summery fruit. TikTok creator @austin. tronzo last month revealed that the best way to make sure your pineapple is extra juicy and sweet is to store it upside down.

What are the best fruits to grill? ›

It's easy to grill fruit outdoors or indoors, and produce from every season can be cooked on the grill. Some of our favorite fruits to grill include bananas, watermelon, peaches, plums, nectarines, apples, pears, pineapple, and mango, but let your imagination run wild!

Can dogs eat pineapple? ›

The short answer is yes, dogs can eat pineapple. Pineapple is just one of the many "human foods" that dogs can eat. Raw pineapple is packed with nutrients that benefit both you and your canine companion. Frozen pieces of pineapple are also a delicious way to beat the heat.

Is pineapple good for high blood pressure? ›

Pineapples contain potassium and fibre, both of which are important for maintaining heart health. Potassium helps to regulate blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Fibre helps to lower cholesterol levels, which can reduce the risk of heart disease.

What does eating pineapple everyday do to your body? ›

Pineapple contains nutrients and beneficial compounds, such as vitamin C, manganese, and enzymes, to help aid digestion. Eating pineapple may help boost immunity, lower cancer risk, and improve recovery time after surgery.

Is pineapple good for your liver? ›

May Help With Fatty Liver

High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia ) is a risk factor for fatty liver disease. Pineapple may reduce this risk. According to one study of rats, pineapple has antioxidant and cholesterol-lowering properties. Other animal and lab studies have found similar results.

Is cooked pineapple healthy? ›

Answer. Pineapple provides vital nutrients when eaten in all forms (fresh, cooked, canned, juiced and dried). Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese, and also contains some B vitamins and fiber.

Why does pineapple taste so sweet? ›

At their best, pineapples are both very sweet and quite tart (from the citric acid), and with a rich aroma provided by a complex mixture of fruity esters, pungent sulphur compounds, essences of vanilla and clove (vanillin, eugenol) and several oxygen-containing carbon rings with caramel and sherry overtones (McGee, ...

Why does my pineapple taste sweet? ›

But, because of their unique photosynthesis, pineapples only store carbon dioxide as malic acid at night, and they let it go during the day. So, if you pick one of these fruits when it's dark out, it will be full of sour flavor, while ones harvested during the day will have much more sweetness.

Does cooking pineapple make it sweeter? ›

Cooking pineapple is an excellent way to caramelize the natural sugars in the fruit and sweeten it. I love grilling pineapple on my stovetop grill pan. You can also roast pineapple in the oven or simmer it on the stove.

Why is my pineapple sweet? ›

A relatively heavy pineapple also means that it's juicer, and a juicy pineapple will be much sweeter.

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