Description
A simple and delicious recipe for grilled pineapple rings with a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze, enhanced by lime juice and coconut extract. Perfect as a warm dessert or side dish with optional toppings like vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ripe pineapple
- ⅔ cup brown sugar lightly packed
- ¼ cup (½ stick) salted butter melted
- 3 tbsp lime juice (about two small limes)
- ¾ tsp coconut extract
- 2 tsp flaky sea salt
Optional Toppings
- lime zest
- vanilla ice cream
- caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat, approximately 300-350 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring it is ready for the pineapple slices.
- Prepare pineapple: Peel, core, and slice the pineapple into ½ inch rings. You should get about 12 rings from a standard-size pineapple.
- Make glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, melted salted butter, lime juice, and coconut extract to create a sweet and tangy glaze.
- Brush pineapple: Generously brush both sides of each pineapple ring with the brown sugar glaze and sprinkle flaky sea salt over them for extra flavor.
- Grill pineapple: Place the glazed pineapple rings on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized and grill marks appear.
- Serve warm: Remove the pineapple from the grill and plate. Serve warm as is or with optional toppings like lime zest, vanilla ice cream, or caramel sauce.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 6 months as a frozen treat.
- Substitution: If you don’t have a grill, use a grill pan or a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat, cooking each slice 2-3 minutes per side.
- Yield: This recipe yields about 12 pineapple rings, perfect for serving 12 people as a side or dessert.
- Toppings: For added flavor, try serving with lime zest, vanilla ice cream, or drizzle with caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pineapple ring
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
