5 from 3 votes
Grilled Pineapple 3 Ways
Who would have thought grilled pineapple could be so delicious? Grilling fruit brings out its natural sweetness and enhances its flavor. Our special grilled pineapple recipe can be made in 3 different ways: simply grilled, candy-coated, and spicy!
Prep Time
10 mins
Grill Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
Pineapple Spears
Calories:
162 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple peeled, cored, cut into 8 spears, fresh
Candy coating:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Spicy Candy Coating:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium heat. Coat grill grates with cooking spray.
- Peel and core pineapple. Slice into 8 spears.
- Make your preferred coating by mixing the coating ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Roll each spear in preferred coating and then grill for about 3 minutes per side.
- Serve right away as is or with a scoop of ice cream!
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Notes
- Line a baking sheet with foil, or use a broiler pan. Broil in oven for 4-5 minutes until you start to see browning. Flip the pineapple spears over and broil for another 4-5 minutes. The time will vary based off your oven settings. Brown to your liking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
162kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
166mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
170IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
54mg
(60%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Pineapple Spears
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.