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grilled pineapple recipe

Grilled Pineapple Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large  ripe pineapple peeled, cored, and cut into rings or spears
  • 2 tablespoons  honey
  • 1 tablespoon  unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon  fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon  lime zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon  ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon  ground ginger
  • Pinch of cayenne optional, for heat
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Peel, core, and cut pineapple into rings (3/4 inch thick) or long spears. Pat dry if there is excess moisture on the surface.
  2. Whisk honey, melted butter, lime juice, lime zest, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, and salt together in a small bowl until combined. Taste and adjust lime or honey as needed.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high (400–425°F). Clean and oil the grates well before adding pineapple.
  4. Brush one side of each pineapple piece with glaze and place glaze-side down on the grill. Brush the top while the bottom cooks. Grill 3–4 minutes without moving until deep grill marks form. Flip and grill another 3–4 minutes on the second side.
  5. Brush with one final layer of glaze as soon as the pineapple comes off the grill. Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream, fresh mint, and a pinch of flaky salt for dessert — or alongside grilled chicken, pork, or fish for a savory meal.

Notes

Notes
  • Use a ripe pineapple — underripe pineapple won’t caramelize or taste sweet enough
  • Oil the grates well — pineapple’s natural sugar causes sticking on dirty grates
  • Don’t move the pineapple before grill marks form or it will tear
  • For a dessert version — add a scoop of ice cream and drizzle with extra honey
  • For a savory version — serve alongside grilled chicken, pork chops, or fish tacos
  • Canned pineapple works — drain and pat completely dry before glazing and grilling