Description
Enjoy a tropical twist with this grilled pineapple recipe, featuring caramelized pineapple spears topped with a warm cinnamon honey glaze. Perfect as a healthy dessert or a flavorful side, this dish combines the smoky sweetness of grilled fruit with the comforting spice of cinnamon-infused honey.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 whole pineapple (medium-sized, ripe, firm skin, sweet aroma), sliced into spears
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) honey (raw or organic preferred)
- 1 tsp (2.6 g) ground cinnamon (fragrant, finely ground variety)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium heat to ensure it is ready for the pineapple spears. Proper preheating helps achieve caramelized grill marks and enhances the pineapple’s tropical sweetness.
- Prepare the Grill Grates: Lightly spray the grill grates with non-stick spray to prevent the pineapple from sticking, making flipping easier and avoiding breakage while cooking.
- Grill the Pineapple: Place the pineapple spears on the grill and cook for 3 minutes on each side. The pineapple is done when you see grill marks and it feels warm and slightly tender, which brings out its sweet flavor.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Honey Glaze: While the pineapple grills, soften the honey by microwaving it for about 30 seconds. Then whisk in the ground cinnamon until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Serve: Remove the grilled pineapple from the grill and drizzle generously with the cinnamon honey mixture. The glaze will blend with the pineapple’s charred edges for a balanced finish.
Notes
- Choose a ripe but firm pineapple to keep the spears intact while grilling.
- Use a non-stick spray or lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Microwaving the honey slightly makes it easier to mix with cinnamon and drizzle over the pineapple.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- This recipe can be easily adjusted by adding a pinch of chili powder for a spicy kick.
