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Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple

Sweet and Spicy Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple Delight

Enjoy this delicious Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple, combining caramelized sweetness with spicy notes, perfect for summer BBQs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Grilling
  • 1 whole Fresh Pineapple Use ripe, firm pineapple
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can use canola or grapeseed oil
For the Sweet and Spicy Coating
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Or coconut sugar for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt can be substituted

Equipment

  • grill
  • Medium Bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (350°F to 400°F) and lightly spray grates with vegetable oil.
  2. Combine light brown sugar, cayenne pepper, vanilla extract, and kosher salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cut the pineapple into spears and coat each piece evenly with the brown sugar mixture.
  4. Grill coated pineapple spears for 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized.
  5. Remove from the grill and garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal taste, enjoy the grilled pineapple fresh. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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