EASY Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar
Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar is an easy summer dessert featuring fresh pineapple coated in maple syrup, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Grilled until caramelized and finished with sea salt, it's sweet, smoky, and ready in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Pineapple
- 1 large pineapple peeled, cored, and sliced into ¾-inch thick rings
For the Glaze
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the pineapple into even ¾-inch thick rings.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla until a thick glaze forms. Let it sit for about 1 minute.
- Preheat your grill to 350°F over medium heat.
- Coat both sides of every pineapple ring generously with the glaze.
- Place the pineapple directly onto the hot grill grates.
- Grill for 4–8 minutes per side, turning once and rotating halfway through each side for even grill marks.
- Remove once the Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar is beautifully caramelized with light char marks.
- Sprinkle with coarse sea salt just before serving.
Notes
- Fresh pineapple delivers the best texture and sweetness.
- Honey can replace maple syrup if preferred.
- Serve alongside grilled chicken, pork substitutes, or beef for a sweet-savory combination.
- Leftover caramelized pineapple is delicious chopped into yogurt or oatmeal.