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Grilled Pineapple with Sweet Maple Syrup Glaze

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 295 kcal
Author: Karlynn Johnston

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!

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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

  1. Prepare your fresh pineapple in spears or circles.

  2. Mix together your marinade ingredients.

  3. 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.)

  4. PReheat your BBQ or grill to 350°F

  5. 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.

  6. Remove and place on a plate. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

  • The nutitional calculator includes ALL of the marinade, most of which is discarded. The calories etc are WAY less on this!
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Pineapple with Sweet Maple Syrup Glaze
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 61mg3%
Potassium 306mg9%
Carbohydrates 63g21%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 55g61%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 306IU6%
Vitamin C 108mg131%
Calcium 63mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.