Grilled Pineapple

Decadently juicy and sweet, this deliciousness makes the perfect fruity side or dessert. The chili powder adds just enough heat, and the spices make it pure heaven.

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Course: Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: grilled pineapple

Prep Time: 8

Cook Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 124kcal

Author: Imma

Ingredients

1 whole pineapple
½ cup (107g) brown sugar
2 teaspoons (6g) ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon (3g) allspice
½ teaspoon (3.5g) salt
½ teaspoon (1g) chili powder

Instructions

Cut off the top and bottom. Put the pineapple on its side and slice the top and bottom of the fruit off. This gets rid of the big spiky fronds and creates a stable cutting base.
Trim off the rind and set the pineapple upright. Working your way around the pineapple, cut off the rind in strips. Cut deep enough to remove the eyes, but save as much of the flesh as possible. After you're done, trim off any eyes or bits of rind you may have missed.
With the pineapple still upright, slice it straight down the middle into halves.
Then lay each half cut-side down on your cutting board and slice them in half again to make four quarters.
Remove the core by laying one pineapple quarter on the cutting board like a wedge. Cut into the wedge at an angle to slice out the tough inner core. Repeat with the remaining pineapple quarters. Place on a baking tray or pan in a single layer.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. (375-450℉/190-230℃)
In a small bowl, thoroughly mix brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and chili powder, making sure there are no clumps.
Brush the pineapple wedges with the cinnamon-sugar rub, ensuring every inch of the pineapple is covered with the spice mixture.
Cook the pineapple wedges on the grill for 3-4 minutes per side or until nice char marks appear and the pineapple is slightly caramelized. Use a spatula to flip the pineapple over to prevent breaking.
Remove the pineapple wedges from the grill and let them cool slightly for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Serve as a side or with vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert. Enjoy!

Notes

Choose a ripe pineapple, firm but slightly soft to the touch and sweet smelling.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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