This cinnamon honey grilled pineapple is juicy, caramelized, and packed with warm tropical flavor. Fresh pineapple slices are brushed with honey and cinnamon, then grilled until golden with beautiful charred edges. It’s an easy summer dessert or side dish perfect for BBQs and cookouts.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Sweet and naturally juicy
- Easy grilled dessert
- Warm cinnamon flavor
- Beautiful caramelized edges
- Perfect summer BBQ recipe
- Simple ingredients
- Quick to prepare
- Great with ice cream
- Healthy dessert option
- Tropical flavor in every bite
Ingredients
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled and sliced into rings or spears
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of sea salt
- Optional toppings: shredded coconut, mint leaves, vanilla ice cream
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, melted butter, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Brush pineapple slices with the cinnamon honey mixture.
- Place pineapple on the grill.
- Grill for 3–4 minutes per side until grill marks appear and pineapple caramelizes.
- Brush with extra glaze while grilling if desired.
- Remove from grill and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt if using.
- Serve warm with toppings of choice.
Tips & Variations
- Use brown sugar for deeper caramel flavor
- Add lime juice for brightness
- Sprinkle toasted coconut on top
- Serve with yogurt for breakfast
- Use grill pan indoors if needed
- Add nutmeg for warm spice blend
- Pair with vanilla ice cream
- Skewer pineapple chunks for kabobs
- Drizzle caramel sauce for dessert version
- Use maple syrup instead of honey
Storage & Freezer Instructions
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days
- Reheat briefly in skillet or microwave
- Best served warm
- Not ideal for freezing
Serving & Pairing Ideas
- Summer BBQ dessert
- Tropical breakfast topping
- Side for grilled meats
- Ice cream topping
- Fruit platter addition
- Pancake or waffle topping
- Yogurt bowl topping
- Party dessert tray
- Healthy sweet snack
- Cookout side dish
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use canned pineapple?
Fresh pineapple works best, but canned rings can also be grilled.
Do I need an outdoor grill?
No, a grill pan or stovetop pan works too.
Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes, use coconut oil instead of butter.
How do I know when pineapple is done?
It should have grill marks and lightly caramelized edges.
Ready to Make It?
This cinnamon honey grilled pineapple is sweet, smoky, juicy, and full of tropical flavor, making it the perfect quick dessert or summer grilling side.
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Cinnamon Honey Grilled Pineapple
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Sweet grilled pineapple brushed with cinnamon honey glaze and caramelized until golden and juicy.
Ingredients
1 fresh pineapple sliced
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch sea salt optional
Optional toppings
Instructions
1. Preheat grill to medium heat.
2. Mix honey, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla.
3. Brush pineapple with glaze.
4. Place pineapple on grill.
5. Cook until caramelized and marked.
6. Brush with extra glaze if desired.
7. Remove and serve warm.
Notes
Fresh pineapple works best.
Use coconut oil for dairy-free version.
Serve warm with ice cream or yogurt.
Do not overcook.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg