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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 fresh pineapple peeled, cored, cut into 8 spears
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

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  1. Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium heat. Coat grill grates with cooking spray.
  2. Peel and core pineapple. Slice into 8 spears.
  3. Make your preferred coating by mixing the coating ingredients together in a small bowl.
  4. Roll each spear in preferred coating and then grill for about 3 minutes per side.
  5. Serve right away as is or with a scoop of ice cream!

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 Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 166mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 38g (76%) Vitamin A 170IU (3%) Vitamin C 54mg (60%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Pineapple 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.