Grilled Pineapple
Pineapple rings brushed with lime and maple syrup and grilled until golden and marked, finished with cinnamon and mint. Four servings in 13 minutes.
Why grill pineapple? Heat concentrates the sugars and caramelises the edges, so the fruit tastes sweeter and deeper with only a teaspoon of maple syrup to help it along. The grill marks add a smoky note that turns a plain fruit into a dessert.
Cut the pineapple into rings or long spears about 1.5 cm thick, so they hold together on the grill. Pat them dry before they go on, since wet fruit steams instead of marking. Dry fruit marks better. Grill over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes a side, until the surface is deeply golden. A pinch of cinnamon and a squeeze of lime finish the dish.
Serve it warm, with mint and a spoonful of yogurt or a scoop of sorbet if you like. Use a ripe, fragrant pineapple: it should smell sweet at the base and give slightly when pressed. If the fruit is already very sweet, use a little less maple syrup. Leftovers keep for 2 days.
What People Ask
How long does Grilled Pineapple take to make?
About 13 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 8 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Grilled Pineapple?
Oil the grill or pan lightly so the sugars do not stick. If the pineapple is very juicy, grill it in two batches so the surface can sear. Use the core for juice or chop it into a salad rather than throwing it away.
What should I serve with Grilled Pineapple?
Greek yogurt; A scoop of sorbet; Fresh mint.
How should Grilled Pineapple be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days. Eat cold or reheat briefly.
Is Grilled Pineapple suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, weight-loss friendly and low-carb. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Grilled Pineapple?
About 76 kcal per serving, with 1 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
How to Make Grilled Pineapple
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Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Pat the pineapple dry with paper towels.
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Stir the lime juice and maple syrup together and brush over both sides of the pineapple. Dust with the cinnamon.
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Grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden and marked. Scatter with the mint and serve warm.
A Few Pointers
- Oil the grill or pan lightly so the sugars do not stick.
- If the pineapple is very juicy, grill it in two batches so the surface can sear.
- Use the core for juice or chop it into a salad rather than throwing it away.
Swaps and Variations
- Lemon is the everyday swap for lime in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.
What to Serve With It
Greek yogurt · A scoop of sorbet · Fresh mint
Keeping and Reheating
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days. Eat cold or reheat briefly.
What's in a Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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