Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon Honey Glaze
Fresh pineapple slices caramelized on the grill and drizzled with a warm cinnamon-honey glaze. This simple yet impressive dessert brings out the natural sweetness of the fruit with subtle warmth from the spices.
Ingredients
- 1 fresh pineapple (peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch thick rings)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt (just a pinch)
- as needed cooking spray (for the grill)
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
- 8 fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
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1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grates with as needed cooking spray (for the grill) to prevent sticking.
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In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and pinch salt (just a pinch). Stir until butter is melted and mixture is well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
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3
Place 1 fresh pineapple (peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch thick rings) rings directly on the grill grates. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until grill marks appear and the pineapple begins to caramelize.
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While grilling, brush the pineapple with half of the honey-cinnamon glaze, reserving the rest for serving.
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Once the pineapple is grilled on both sides and slightly caramelized, remove from the grill and place on a serving plate.
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Drizzle the remaining honey-cinnamon glaze over the grilled pineapple.
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Serve warm, garnished with 8 fresh mint leaves (for garnish) and a scoop of 2 cups vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving) if desired.