Grilled Brazilian Pineapple Recipe

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This mouth-watering Air Fryer Pineapple is melt-in-your-mouth delicious and incredibly easy to prepare if you want to up your BBQ game this year without grilling.

When you cook pineapple in your air fryer with brown sugar and butter, it transforms into this delectable, light dessert that you’ll want to make every night. Pineapple is a staple of the summer for us and it’s delicious on its own.

Throughout the year, I adore my air fryer, but in the summer, it really comes in handy because I can make this incredible Brazilian Grilled Pineapple without turning on my oven or grill, and it always comes out delicious. It’s the ideal addition to a summer barbecue or to a dish that simply needs a little acidic pop.

Instructions
  1. Preheat grill.
  2. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon and salt together in a small bowl.
  3. Coat each side of the pineapple wedges with the brown sugar mixture.
  4. Place pineapple wedges on grill and close lid; grill for 3 minutes.
  5. Flip pineapple wedges and grill for 3 minutes per side.
  6. Serve warm.

Grilled Brazilian Pineapple

Brazilian Grilled Pineapple 🔗

Brazilian Grilled Pineapple is just like the fancy steak house dessert but you can make it at home, fresh hot and delicious from the grill any time you want. There is truly no reason to go out and spend a fortune on a high end meal when you can make it at home for pennies.

Prep: 5min

Total: 11min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 216 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 12 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 50 g, unSaturated Fat 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 pineapple peeled (cored and cut into wedges)

Instruction:

  1. Preheat grill.
  2. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon and salt together in a small bowl.
  3. Coat each side of the pineapple wedges with the brown sugar mixture.
  4. Place pineapple wedges on grill and close lid; grill for 3 minutes.
  5. Flip pineapple wedges and grill for 3 minutes per side.
  6. Serve warm.

FAQ

What happens to pineapple when you grill it?

Place the pineapple slices on an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan, brush both sides lightly with a mixture of brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the pineapple is browned and just tender.

How do you grill pineapple because it tastes even better that way?

Fresh, in-season pineapple is hard to top—until you grill it, allowing the sugars to caramelize and intensify the fruit’s sweetness while also introducing a hint of smokiness.

Can you grill pineapple by itself?

Here’s how to do it:Preheat the grill to high heat.Brush the pineapple slices with oil.Use a pair of tongs to place them on the heated grill.Cook until charred, about 4 minutes per side.Cool slightly before serving.You can serve them as is or cut them into chunks.That’s just to add additional flavor to it.

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