Grilled Pineapple
Pineapple is delicious, but if you want something quick and simple for dessert this summer, try grilling it. This healthy Grilled Pineapple is made with just 5 ingredients! An excellent treat and also great in sweet and savory dishes, and you can top everything from ice cream, banana nice cream, yogurt, cottage cheese to burgers with it. For another summer fruit you can throw on the grill, try these Grilled Peaches with Honey and Yogurt, and all my grilling recipes are here if you want to cook outside more this summer.
Does grilling pineapple make it sweeter?
Yes, grilling pineapple makes it taste sweeter than raw pineapple since the heat caramelizes the natural sugars.
Is it better to grill fresh or canned pineapple?
Fresh pineapple grills better than canned. However, if pineapple isn’t in season, use canned fruit packed in pineapple juice, not syrup.
What’s the best way to cut a pineapple to grill?
Below is how I cut a pineapple for grilling: You can core the pineapple if you want, but there’s no need. Once you grill the fruit, the core gets softer and is OK to eat, or you can eat around it.
How do you keep pineapples from sticking to the grill?
It’s essential to spray your grill or grill pan with oil to prevent pineapple from sticking.
How do you marinate pineapple?
My favorite way to marinate a ripe pineapple is with this easy marinade:
Honey: You can use whatever honey you have, but dark honey has a more intense flavor. Olive Oil: All you need is a teaspoon of oil. Lime Juice: The tartness of the fresh lime pairs well with the sweetness of the fruit. Cinnamon for a warm and complex flavor.
How to Grill Pineapple
How to Store Grilled Pineapple
If you have leftovers, it’ll last about 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat it in the microwave until warm, or eat it cold.
Dessert: Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt with pineapple and fresh mint. Pizza: Are you a Hawaiian pizza fan? Take it up a notch with grilled pineapple. Side Dish: Serve it on the side with protein, like this cumin pork tenderloin, blackened salmon, ham, or teriyaki chicken. Add rice pilaf, black bean-avocado salad, or grilled corn. Burgers: Make a teriyaki burger, like these shrimp or beef burgers, with grilled pineapple and pineapple teriyaki sauce. Salsa: Dice it and add it to salsa and eat with tortilla chips. Stir Fry: Throw some pineapple in your favorite stir fry.
Variations
Spicy Grilled Pineapple: Add cayenne pepper for some heat. Spices: Swap cinnamon for chili powder. Citrus: Substitute lemon or orange juice for lime. Sweetener: Use agave syrup, maple syrup or brown sugar instead of honey or use sugar-free alternatives.
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