Grilled pineapple with cinnamon sugar is one of those simple recipes that feels like a little tropical celebration! With just a dusting of brown sugar and cinnamon, the pineapple transforms on the grill, turning golden and caramelized in minutes. Serve it as a sweet side or top it with ice cream for an easy dessert.
Here is Why This Grilled Cinnamon Pineapple Recipe Works
Minimal Ingredients, Maximum Flavor: Just a handful of ingredients—pineapple, brown sugar, and cinnamon—deliver serious flavor without any fuss.
Quick and Easy: No elaborate prep here! Slice, sprinkle, and grill. In under 10 minutes, you’ve got a dessert that’s ready to impress.
Perfectly Caramelized Goodness: The grill brings out the natural sweetness of the pineapple, turning it into a caramelized, golden treat that tastes like a mini tropical getaway.
Versatile Treat: Enjoy it as-is, or go all out and serve it with ice cream, over yogurt, or even alongside grilled meats for a sweet-and-savory twist.
The Ingredients
- Produce: Pineapple
- Pantry: Brown sugar
- Spices and seasonings: Cinnamon
Variations on Cinnamon Sugar Pineapple
Spiced Rum Cinnamon Pineapple: Add a splash of spiced rum to the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Coconut Lime Cinnamon Pineapple: Sprinkle shredded coconut over the pineapple spears after grilling, then finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Chili Lime Pineapple: Add a pinch of chili powder to the cinnamon and brown sugar mix for a spicy kick, and serve with a squeeze of lime to balance the flavors.
If you like this recipe, you will like our grilled pineapple chicken kabobs.
Tips for Success
- Choose a ripe pineapple. Look for one that’s golden and fragrant.
- Cut even spears. This helps the pineapple cook evenly, so you get that perfect caramelization on each side.
- Add the sugar just before grilling. Waiting until the last minute prevents the sugar from getting too wet, so it caramelizes nicely on the grill.
- If you’re using a pellet grill, try apple or cherry wood pellets to enhance the natural sweetness of the pineapple.
Storage
Fridge: To store leftover grilled pineapple, let it cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Place the cooled cinnamon pineapple spears on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Then, transfer them to a freezer-safe container or bag, removing as much air as possible. Frozen cinnamon pineapple can be stored for up to 3 months.
To reheat, you can warm the pineapple in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or use a microwave in short 15-20 second bursts.
BBQ Pineapple
Grilled pineapple with cinnamon sugar is a quick, easy treat that brings big flavor with minimal effort. Perfect as a dessert or a sweet side, this caramelized pineapple adds a touch of tropical sunshine to any meal. Grab a pineapple and get grilling!
More Recipes to Enjoy
Start your morning with some baked grapefruit. We sprinkle a little salt on the grapefruit to bring out the sweetness.
This recipe for roasted apples and aged goat cheese makes a low sugar dessert with a little sweet from the apples and a savory bite from the cheese.
These baked pears with ricotta is another lightened up dessert that makes a great ending to any meal.
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Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon Sugar
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Get the grill ready. Coat the grill with cooking spray and pre-heat to medium or medium-high heat (about 350°F to 450°F (you can also do this on an indoor grilling pan). If you are using a pellet grill, we recommend Apple or Cherry pellets or a blend.
- Slice the top and bottom off of the pineapple then trim off the outer skin, cut out any brown “eyes” and slice it into spears. (You do not have to remove the center core if you don’t want to, the core will get soft and sweet when it grills and you can eat it.)
- Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl then sprinkle it on the pineapple spears.
- Grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and caramelized.
Kelly
Sunday 2nd of June 2019
This is awesome. If you make a dipping sauce of heavy cream and chocolate heated until the chocolate melts then add a splash of Malibu rum ?it’s even better.
Dahn Boquist
Sunday 2nd of June 2019
Oh Kelly, you're KILLING me! That sounds amazing. I'm going to have to ditch the calorie tracking today ?