Grilled Pineapple with Sweet Maple Syrup Glaze
The best grilled pineapple recipe! Pineapple spears are marinated in a maple butter cinnamon sauce, then grilled on the BBQ to a sweet, smoky perfection!
Servings: 4
Calories: 295kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large pineapple
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- pinch cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare your fresh pineapple in spears or circles.
- Mix together your marinade ingredients.
- Place the pineapple and the marinade into a large sealing plastic freezer bag. Marinate for 1-2 hours before making. ( you don't have to refrigerate, just leave it on the counter like you leave butter on the counter.)
- PReheat your BBQ or grill to 350°F
- Place the pineapple onto the grill. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, grilling until there are nice blackened grill marks on each side and the pineapple is soft.
- Remove and place on a plate. Serve warm.
Notes
- The nutitional calculator includes ALL of the marinade, most of which is discarded. The calories etc are WAY less on this!
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Vitamin C: 108mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg