Flavorful Grilled Pineapple Recipe with Easy Honey Glaze
A simple and delicious grilled pineapple recipe featuring a sticky honey glaze with cinnamon and lemon zest, perfect for a smoky, sweet side dish or dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings or wedges
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) raw or mild-flavored honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: sprinkle of chili powder or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the pineapple by peeling, coring, and slicing into 1/2-inch thick rings or wedges.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, ground cinnamon, lemon zest, lemon juice, melted butter, and salt until smooth.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 400°F). Clean grates well.
- Place pineapple slices on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, brushing generously with honey glaze after flipping.
- Once grilled, brush pineapple with one last coat of honey glaze while still hot and transfer to a serving platter.
Notes
Use firm, ripe pineapple to prevent mushiness. Keep grill at medium-high heat to avoid burning. Thin glaze with warm water if too thick. Use tongs to flip pineapple gently. Glaze can be made ahead and stored in fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the prepared
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 0.5
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