This Brazilian Grilled Pineapple recipe showcases juicy fresh pineapple slices sweetened with brown sugar and cinnamon. The pineapple slices are grilled to perfection, and then delicately drizzled with honey, making them an ideal choice to serve alongside a Picanha Steak, as dessert, or anytime snack.
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If you’ve never grilled fruit before you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how amazing it tastes. Slightly sweet and slightly smoky, grilled fruit is absolutely delicious.
Coating the pineapple with sugar and cinnamon and then grilling it helps intensify its natural sweetness for a dish that pairs well with your favorite grilled meats or makes for a fancy dessert. The heat from the grill helps the pineapple to caramelize giving this tropical fruit a deep, smoky yet sweet flavor. If you have time to let the pineapple marinate you’ll get an even more intense burst of sweetness.
What makes this Brazilian pineapple different from other grilled pineapple recipes is the sugar and cinnamon mix that the pineapple is coated with. You can easily grill pineapple on its own without adding any sugar or cinnamon and you’ll get a nicely sweet charred taste but adding the cinnamon and sugar and finishing with a touch of honey and you’ll completely transform the pineapple from just grilled pineapple into a treat known and loved by Brazilians.
Ingredients
- Pineapple – Use a fresh, ripe pineapple, peeled and cut into strips thick enough to sit on the grill. Pick up fresh pineapple a few days before you want to prepare this recipe so it has time to ripen.
- Brown sugar – Use light brown sugar or coconut sugar to sweeten the pineapple.
- Cinnamon – Freshly ground cinnamon adds a touch of spice to the grilled pineapple.
- Honey – Honey is drizzled over the grilled pineapple for an additional layer of sweetness.
- Mint leaves – Top the pineapple with fresh mint leaves for some color and even more flavor.
How To Make Brazilian Grilled Pineapple
- Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a baking dish.
- Cut the pineapple into long even strips and then transfer them to the baking dish with the cinnamon sugar.
- Toss the pineapple in the sugar mixture to fully coat each strip. Repeat with each slice of pineapple.
- BONUS: If you have time, let the pineapple sit and soak up the sugar mix for a few minutes to intensify the sweetness of this grilled pineapple with cinnamon.
- Preheat the grill and spray it with cooking spray or olive oil spray to prevent the pineapple from sticking.
- Grill the pineapple on both sides until golden brown.
- Transfer the grilled pineapple to a baking dish and drizzle with honey. Serve with mint leaves.
For a slight change of flavor try adding cloves or allspice to this cinnamon grilled pineapple.
RECIPE TIP
If possible, use fresh pineapple to grill as it will hold its shape better. Canned pineapple sits in syrup or juice making it softer and more likely to fall apart when you place it on the grill.
What to serve with grilled pineapple
If you are serving the grilled Brazilian pineapple as a side and you’ve got the grill going, prepare these Grilled Swordfish Kabobs or for the ultimate Brazilian steakhouse experience serve with this Air Fryer Picanha Steak or Churrasco Steak with Grilled Veggies. If you are having a vegetarian meal, these Grilled Eggplant Tacos would work well with the pineapple on the side.
Take your fresh summer salads to the next level and turn them into a grilled pineapple salad by adding a few slices of this pineapple on top. This Tropical Summer Fruit Salad would taste great with the grilled pineapple. Or simply add the pineapple to your favorite green salad for a burst of sweetness.
Grilled fruit for dessert is always a treat. Make a grilled pineapple dessert with this Dulce de Leche sauce for an absolutely decadent pineapple treat. Or better yet, add some Vanilla Ice Cream, Vegan Chocolate Nice Cream, or Salted Caramel Ice Cream for the perfect summertime treat.
If you’re looking for a lighter dessert or treat, pair this Brazilian grilled pineapple with vanilla Greek yogurt, this Overnight Chia Pudding, or this Overnight Oats and Chia Bowl.
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Brazilian Grilled Pineapple
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple cut into strips
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a baking dish.
- Cut Pineapple into long strips then transfer to baking dish with cinnamon sugar. Toss to coat pineapple in sugar mix. Do this with all the pineapple strips. BONUS if you can let pineapple marinate in sugar mix for 10-15 minutes.
- Pre-heat grill to 450F degrees. Spray the grill so the pineapple doesn't stick.
- Grill pineapple on both sides for about 10 minutes each side or until golden brown.
- Transfer grilled pineapple to baking dish and drizzle with honey. Serve with mint leaves. See notes
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
