Caramelized Grilled Pineapple Rings

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Grilled Pineapple Rings are a delicious and refreshing treat perfect for grilling out. This simple recipe highlights the natural sweetness of pineapple, enhanced by the smoky flavors from the grill.

Ideal for summer barbecues or as a unique dessert, these rings can be served on their own or paired with ice cream. This recipe is a great addition to your collection of recipes for the grill.

Easy Grilled Pineapple Rings

These Grilled Pineapple Rings are made by slicing fresh pineapple and grilling them until caramelized and slightly charred. The recipe takes about 15 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into rings
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon melted butter (optional)
Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Pineapple: Peel, core, and slice the pineapple into rings about 1/2 inch thick.
Mix Sugar and Cinnamon: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Coat the Pineapple: Brush the pineapple rings with melted butter if using, then sprinkle the sugar-cinnamon mixture evenly over both sides.

Grill the Pineapple: Place the pineapple rings on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and the pineapple is caramelized.
Serve: Remove from the grill and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Enjoy warm as a dessert or side dish.