Description
Caramelized, smoky grilled pineapple slices offer a tender, golden snack with natural sweetness and charred depth. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a tropical-inspired dessert complement, this simple technique yields a textural contrast and surprising versatility with savory or sweet pairings.
Ingredients
1 ripe pineapple (about 3 lbs, with a yellow base for maximum sweetness)
1 tablespoon olive oil (substitute avocado or canola oil for neutral flavor)
Garnishes (optional, as needed): cinnamon, lime juice, or honey
Instructions
Lay pineapple flat and cut off the leafy crown and bottom
Stand pineapple upright and remove rind
Trim edges to create circular cross-sections
Cut ½-inch thick rings horizontally
Remove cores with a paring knife or cookie cutter
Preheat grill to 375°F (190°C)
Spray pineapple rings with oil to prevent sticking
Place rings skin-side up on greased grill grates
Grill 3–5 minutes until dark marks form, then flip carefully
Repeat on second side, grilling additional 3–5 minutes
Check tenderness with a fork; remove when golden brown and charred
Notes
Use a sharp knife to avoid crushing the fruit
Brush grill grates with oil every 5 minutes to prevent sticking
For uniform sizing, use a pineapple ring cutter
Finish with a quick baste of maple syrup or coconut aminos for extra caramelization
Pineapple works best when cooked immediately after cutting
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg