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Charred grilled pineapple with cinnamon chunks arranged on skewers with fresh green leaves.

Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon Skewers

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
Warm, caramelized grilled pineapple with cinnamon skewers featuring a sweet brown sugar glaze and smoky char. A simple summer treat ready in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Marinate 30 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings:6 skewers
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Calories:120kcal
Cost:$4
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into wedges Choose a firm, yellow fruit
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed Creates the caramel crust
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warmth
  • water For soaking skewers

Equipment

  • 6 wooden skewers Soaked in water
  • 1 grill Gas or charcoal
  • 1 Mixing bowl For the sugar mix
  • 1 Knife For cutting fruit
  • 1 Tongs For turning skewers

Method
 

  1. Submerge wooden skewers in water for at least 2 hours before using.
  2. Slice the pineapple into even wedges or chunks.
  3. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  4. Toss the pineapple in the sugar mixture and let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes.
  5. Thread the pineapple onto skewers and place on a preheated medium-high grill.
  6. Grill for 2½ to 3½ minutes per side until grill marks appear.
  7. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g (1 skewer)Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning; if the pineapple is very ripe, reduce the sugar slightly to balance the sweetness.