Grilled Pineapple

Grilled Pineapple

This grilled pineapple is marinated in honey and butter that makes the perfect dessert for Summer. It is light and refreshing and great after a heavy Summer BBQ potluck. 

When do you start firing up the grill for Summer and Spring?? Do you wait until the weather is warmer or are you one of those people that grill on year long? I like to wait until Spring when the weather starts warming up to above 30 degrees every day. The weather in Fargo, ND can get super cold and I’d rather be using my slow cooker or instant pot during January and February.

How to make Grilled Pineapple

1.    Cut the outer edge of the pineapple off and then slice it in 1/4 inch rings. I like to take the core of the pineapple out. If you don’t want to cut them into rings cut them into wedges instead.
2. Place pineapple in a large resealable plastic bag. Add honey, butter, and salt. Seal bag, and shake to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight.
3. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
4. Grill pineapple for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until heated through and grill marks appear.
5. Top with ice cream or cool whip or fresh herbs like cilantro. 

Ingredients for Grilled Pineapple

• Fresh Pineapple – Fresh pineapple is a must here and you can not use frozen pineapple for this. Frozen pineapple cannot be peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch rings. You could use canned pineapple for this recipe as well. Depending on the size of your pineapple, try to cut 8 equal slices. If you don’t get 8 equal slices or more then adjust the serving sizes in the WW app. The recipe for the smart points will change. 
• Honey – Get the good stuff for this which means pure honey. No fake, imitation, or completely raw honey here, please. 
• Butter – I like to use I Can’t Believe it’s not butter light or Lando Lakes light butter. You can find it next to the other butter in your grocery store. 

What to serve with Grilled Pineapple

Grilled pineapple is great for a Summer dessert after you’ve eaten grilled burgers or brats on a hot Summer day. You can serve this with vanilla ice cream or if I’m really watching my calories I like to scoop some cool whip on top and garnish it with some fresh cilantro.

Other Marinades for Grilled Pineapple

• Maple Syrup and Bourban
• Cinnamon + Brown Sugar
• Rum and Brown Sugar

Other Grilled Recipes

Grilled Pineapple and Shrimp Skewers 

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs 

Grilled Burgers with Air Fryer French Fries 

Grilled Pineapple

• Author: Jenna
• Prep Time: 35 min
• Cook Time: 3
• Total Time: 38 minutes
• Yield: 8
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Grill
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• 1 fresh pineapple – peeled, cored and cut into 1/4in rings
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon melted butter

Instructions

1. Cut the outer edge of the pineapple off and then slice it in 1/4 in rings. I like to take the core of the pineapple out after I’ve cut the pineapple into rings.
2. Place pineapple in a large resealable plastic bag. Add honey and butter. Seal bag, and shake to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight.
3. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
4. Grill pineapple for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until heated through and grill marks appear.
5. Top with ice cream or cool whip!

Notes

Makes 8 servings 

Smart Points: 3