Grilled Pineapple Is A Tasty Side for Barbecued Meats or an Elegant Topping for Desserts. Brown Sugar and Rum Give It A Special Flavor. Grilled Pineapple Also Makes a Delicious Snack On Its Own.
Grilled Pineapple
Grilled Pineapple would look beautiful served in chunks in the hollowed-out shell of the pineapple with the leaves attached. After many attempts at cutting out the stem, and cutting the fruit into chunks, I was afraid I would be left with crushed pineapple (which would totally taste awesome but not be so much of a finger food.) So, for the second pineapple I turned to one of my favorite kitchen gadgets: the pineapple corer. This wonderful gadget cuts the core out of the pineapple while at the same time slicing it into rings that look like they just came out of a can. I think that also looks very pretty and saves a lot of time. This recipe would also work well with peaches or other summer fruit.
The alcohol is supposed to burn off during cooking but I am not sure how much alcohol is left after the pineapple is grilled. Since I don’t think there is any way to test it, I suggest that you offer this to adult guests only. An alcohol-free version could be made using rum extract mixed with 4 ounces of fruit juice.
If you cook these on the grill, use a grill tray so that the pieces don’t fall between the grids. If you don’t have a tray with small holes, you can substitute an aluminum disposable pan with holes punched in the bottom to let the smoke through. If you don’t have a pan, put them on a sheet of aluminum foil with some ventilation holes.
Is Grilled Pineapple good for you?
Pineapple is delicious and contains high amounts of Vitamin C and Manganese. It is also high in fiber.
Can I grill canned pineapple?
Yes, absolutely.
What spices go well with Grilled Pineapple?
Warm spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves are all delicious with pineapple . Slices of fresh ginger would be a tasty addition to the marinade.
Grilled Pineapple
Ingredients
- 2 pineapples large
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 ounces rum
Instructions
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Slice pineapples into chunks or rings. If desired, save one half of pineapple shell for serving.
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Mix brown sugar and rum. Pour over pineapple pieces in a large bowl or plastic bag.
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Cover bowl with plastic wrap. If you are using a plastic bag, I suggest placing it into a bowl to catch leaks.
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Place bowl into refrigerator. Marinate two to four hours.
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Prepare the grill or broiler for high heat. Grill for 10 minutes until brown and crispy, flipping occasionally.
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Remove to serving dish or reserved half pineapple shell.
A delicious dessert! I’ve made this before and it comes out juicy and sweet.
Thanks, Murray!