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Brazilian Grilled Pineapple

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 for a side dish, dessert, or anytime snack.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: Brazilian
Keyword: Brazilian Grilled Pineapple, Grilled Pineapple Recipe
Servings: 6 people
Author: Silvia Dunnirvine

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.
    grilled brazilian Pineapple
  • 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

Notes: Feel free to add a few cloves to the grilled pineapple. Once the pineapple juices and the sweetness of honey mingle with spicy cloves you get a delicious explosion of flavor.
You can also serve grilled pineapple with ice cream for a tasty summer treat. 

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg