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Flavorful Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon Sugar

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A quick and easy grilled pineapple dessert with a sweet, smoky, and spicy cinnamon sugar caramelized coating. Perfect for summer BBQs and simple indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch thick rings or wedges
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, or neutral oil like grapeseed or avocado
  • Optional: pinch of sea salt
  • Optional: drizzle of honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 375–400°F / 190–205°C), about 10 minutes.
  2. Mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Peel, core, and slice pineapple into 1/2-inch thick rings or wedges. Pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Brush each pineapple slice lightly with melted butter or oil on both sides.
  5. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over one side of each pineapple slice.
  6. Place pineapple slices cinnamon sugar side down on the grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes until grill marks and caramelization appear.
  7. Flip carefully using tongs and grill the other side for 2-3 minutes, brushing with extra butter or oil if needed.
  8. Remove from grill when pineapple is tender but holds shape and cinnamon sugar forms a slightly crisp caramelized layer (6-8 minutes total).
  9. Serve warm immediately, optionally with a sprinkle of sea salt or a drizzle of honey.

Notes

Dry pineapple slices before seasoning to help caramelize instead of steam. Apply a thin, even coat of butter or oil to help cinnamon sugar stick and caramelize. Flip pineapple slices only once to maintain shape and get good grill marks. Watch grill temperature carefully to avoid burning sugar. Cinnamon sugar mix can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to a month. For dairy-free, swap butter with coconut or olive oil. For lower sugar, reduce sugar amount or use coconut sugar.

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Keywords: grilled pineapple, cinnamon sugar, easy dessert, summer BBQ, caramelized pineapple, quick dessert, vegan dessert option

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