Grilled Pineapple: Dessert with a Brazilian Flair
This delicious grilled pineapple makes a somewhat healthy dessert, but is also a perfect side dish for grilled meats and seafood.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 287kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple peeled, cored and cut into wedges
- 2 teaspoons honey
For the marinade:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon jalapeno chopped
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare pineapple. If you're not sure how to peel a pineapple, see the text above.
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add the pineapple to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Heat an outdoor barbecue or indoor grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the pineapple wedges on the grill and grill for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Drizzle with honey and serve warm.
Notes
To use an air fryer, preheat to 375°F. Place marinated slices or chunks of pineapple in an air fryer basket. Cook for about 15 minutes, turning over halfway through the cooking time.
Nutrition
Serving: 3spears | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg