These easy Cinnamon Sugar Grilled Pineapple make for the perfect summer treat! They’re healthy, sweet, cinnamon-y and made with only 3 simple ingredients.
Cutting the Pineapple
You can skip this step all together by buying pre-cut pineapple spears, but it only takes a few extra minutes to cut your own. Simply cut the top and bottom end off. Slice off the skin. Cut into four even pieces. Cut the core off, then slice in half lengthwise to get 8 equal pieces.
Cinnamon sugar goodness
I like to use coconut sugar for this recipe but regular granulated sure works as well. When the sugar hits the grill pan heat, it caramelizes to add more yummy flavor to the sweet pineapple.
MORE SUMMER DESSERTS
- Grilled Peaches and Coconut Whipped Cream (dairy-free)
- Mango and Peach Creamsicles (dairy-free)
Cinnamon Sugar Grilled Pineapple
Ingredients
- 1 whole ripe pineapple
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- cooking spray (to oil grill grates)
Optional for serving,
- fresh mint leaves
- vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Cut the top and bottom off of the pineapple. Place cut side down, and slice the skin off. Cut into 4 spears. Remove core from each piece the cut in half lengthwise to create 8 pieces.
- Optional, spear each piece with a skewer, set aside.
- Mix together sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle all sides of pineapple pieces with mixture.
- Heat a grill pan or grill to medium high heat. Spray or brush grates with oil. Place each spear on to cook for about 4-5 minutes a side or until desired chard-ness.
- Optional, serve with mint and ice cream.