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Grilled Pineapple

Published: Jun 15, 2020 · Modified: Feb 16, 2021 by Allison · 14 Comments

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This juicy Grilled Pineapple makes a light and refreshing summer side dish or dessert.

Grilled pineapple slices on a white plate.
I present you with the only way you will want to eat pineapple from now until forever: juicy, caramelized, and grilled to perfection.

We’re in that phase of summer where fruit makes up 80% of my diet, and I’m not the least bit upset about it. I’ve been adding fruit to everything from salsa to cocktails to water to dessert. Lately we have been grilling pineapple and I’m always amazed at how delicious it turns out. Fire up your grill. You’re going to love this!

Grilled pineapple on a white plate topped with ice cream.

Ingredients

  • Oil or nonstick spray (for greasing your grill)
  • Fresh pineapple: Remove the outer skin from a fresh pineapple and cut it into rings or spears. I remove the core as well. For a shortcut, you can look for already prepped pineapple in the refrigerated section of the produce department. I do not recommend canned or frozen pineapple for this recipe; fresh is best.
  • Brown sugar (optional): If you’re serving this grilled pineapple as dessert, I highly suggest adding a bit of brown sugar. This adds a touch of caramel-y sweetness that pairs wonderfully with the juicy pineapple.

Grilled pineapple slices on a white plate.

Side dish or dessert

This Grilled Pineapple can be served as a side dish alongside grilled meat and veggies, or it can be served as dessert. Here are our favorite ways to serve it:

Savory: Brush teriyaki sauce or BBQ sauce onto the pineapple during the last minute or two of cook time. Serve alongside grilled chicken, fish, steak, or veggies, or add a slice of grilled pineapple to a burger.

Sweet: Serve the grilled pineapple with a scoop of vanilla or coconut ice cream and garnish with chopped macadamia nuts, caramel sauce, and/or toasted coconut. I am a huge fan of the contrast of warm and cold in a dessert, so I serve this grilled pineapple slightly warm, which makes the ice cream get a little melty.

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Grilled pineapple on a white plate topped with ice cream.

Grilled Pineapple

This juicy Grilled Pineapple makes a light and refreshing summer side dish or dessert.
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Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 113kcal
Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh pineapple
  • Oil or nonstick spray, for greasing your grill
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar*, optional

Instructions

  • Cut off the top, bottom, and outer skin of the pineapple (here's a step by step guide). Cut the pineapple into ¼-inch slices (or into spears). Core the pineapple, if desired.
  • Place the pineapple slices on a greased grill over medium heat, and cook for about 3-5 minutes per side.The pineapple should have grill marks on it and will have softened slightly.
  • If adding brown sugar: place the hot pineapple onto a large platter and immediately sprinkle both sides with brown sugar. The heat from the pineapple will melt the brown sugar within a couple of minutes. See serving suggestions in the notes.

Notes

Savory: Brush teriyaki sauce or BBQ sauce onto the pineapple during the last minute or two of cook time. Serve alongside grilled chicken, fish, steak, or veggies, or add a slice of grilled pineapple to a burger.
Sweet*: Serve the grilled pineapple with a scoop of vanilla or coconut ice cream and garnish with chopped macadamia nuts, caramel sauce, and/or toasted coconut.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 108mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Sweet Treats by Dani

    June 20, 2016 at 4:29 am

    sounds like the perfect way to balance the heat of summer! great idea 🙂

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      June 20, 2016 at 5:23 am

      Thank you, Dani!

      Reply
  2. Vivian | stayaliveandcooking

    June 20, 2016 at 5:34 am

    I love my Mondays because that’s when I spend most time reading blogs. All the creativity, love it! This looks & sounds delicious, I can imagine grilling some pineapple on the barbecue this summer…. Yumm!

    Reply
  3. tineke - workingmommyabroad

    June 20, 2016 at 5:49 am

    Yummy, this looks delicious!!

    Reply
  4. Leila

    June 20, 2016 at 6:34 am

    Looks delicious! I love your photos!

    Reply
  5. Doirs

    June 20, 2016 at 7:38 am

    I want this NOW…. it looks so yummy.

    http://www.my-cutie-pie.com

    Reply
  6. JeeYoung

    June 20, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    This looks so refreshingly yummy! Perfect for summer!

    Reply
  7. Catherine

    June 21, 2016 at 5:57 am

    I love grilled pineapple but turning it into a sweet treat is a wonderful idea for summer. I cannot wait to give this a try! xo, Catherine

    Reply
  8. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass

    June 21, 2016 at 8:41 am

    I absolutely LOVE coconut ice cream. New England is known for lots of mom and pop homemade ice cream shops and there are so many choices. I love yours with the grilled pineapple. I’m sorry to hear it’s so hot there. We’ve not had any real heat like you’re experiencing yet, and I hope you get relief soon. Until then…..coconut ice cream!

    Reply
  9. suzanne

    June 21, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    This looks amazing! While it’s not quite as hot in Chicago, it’s still pretty hot + humid. This is perfect for our summer days!

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  10. Wendy

    June 29, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    It was AMAZING people!! Used vanilla (coconut ice cream would be better I believe) and it was delish! Toasted coconut was key! ThanQ, good stuff!

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      June 29, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      Thank you for commenting! I’m so glad that you liked it. 🙂

      Reply
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