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Honey Grilled Pineapple

Jan 3, 2025 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · Leave a Comment

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A plate of honey grilled pineapple and ice cream with a text title overlay.

Grilling pineapple totally intensifies the flavour, as they start to caramelise and this Honey Grilled Pineapple is about to become your new favourite dessert. It is ready in just 5 minutes too! Serve grilled pineapple with ice cream for the perfect summer dessert, or eat in the winter and pretend you are somewhere tropical.

Grilled fingers of pineapple on a plate with a ball of vanilla ice cream.

A little drizzle of honey, a hint of vanilla and a sprinkle of cinnamon make this pineapple dessert a flavour sensation. Grilled to perfection, these pineapple slices are sweet, with a little bit of spice from the cinnamon and the perfect summer dessert that you can make on the BBQ.

If you are looking for some other pineapple recipes to try, then why not try our super healthy Immune Booster Juice, easy Pineapple Salsa or cooling Pineapple Ice Lolly?

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  • Why You Will Love It
  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • How to Make Grilled Pineapple - Step by Step
  • How to Choose a Pineapple
  • How to Cut a Pineapple
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Dessert Recipes
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Why You Will Love It

  • Perfect summer dessert - This pineapple dessert just screams summer. Tropical pineapple with some honey and then a big scoop of ice cream. Beats an ice lolly (popsicle) any day.
  • A BBQ favourite - This dessert will make your BBQ just that little bit more special. You can do it in a grill pan on the hob (stove), but we love doing it on a BBQ too for a simple dessert outside.
  • Kids love it - Kids love anything super sweet, and this grilled pineapple recipe is always a favourite in our house.
  • A new way to eat fruit - If you have trouble getting your kids to eat more fruit, then this caramelized pineapple is a way to mix it up and make it a little more exciting. Plus, adding ice cream always makes it a bit more appealing.

Ingredients and Substitutions

All the ingredients needed for this recipe with text overlay labels.

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Pineapple - The star of the show and it gets perfectly caramelised. We have given all the tips below on how to choose the best pineapple too.
  • Honey - Use a really good quality runny honey for this recipe to make the perfect pineapple glaze.
  • Vanilla - We use vanilla extract, not essence, as this gives the best natural flavour.
  • Cinnamon - Honey and cinnamon is the perfect match. You can swap it for ginger or nutmeg if you prefer.

More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.

How to Make Grilled Pineapple - Step by Step

A mixing bowl containing sticks of pineapple covered in honey and cinnamon.
  1. Step 1: Put the pineapple slices in a large bowl with the honey, vanilla and cinnamon and mix well.
A griddle pan with pineapple sticks on it.
  1. Step 2: Put in a lightly oiled griddle pan and cook for 3-4 minutes.
A griddle pan with cooked pineapple sticks on it.
  1. Step 3: Flip them over and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  1. Four: Serve with vanilla ice cream (optional).

How to Choose a Pineapple

You want to make sure that you pick a pineapple that is ripe and ready to eat. Although cooking it will help to bring out the flavours, it will still struggle if it isn't ripe.

You want to look out for a pineapple that is a vibrant gold colour. A dull green means that it isn't ripe yet and a red/brown colour with wrinkled skin means that it is past its best.

When you are picking your pineapple, give it a little squeeze and it should give slightly. If it is rock hard, then it isn't ripe and a pineapple that feels mushy is on its way out. Also, a nicely ripe pineapple with have a lovely sweet smell, rather than a fermented smell of an off pineapple.

Pineapple sticks cooking on a griddle pan.

How to Cut a Pineapple

We cut out pineapple into sticks, which is how we will show you to cut it here. You could make this recipe with pineapple rings though.

Firstly, lay the pineapple on a chopping board and hold on to it tightly. Using a sharp knife, chop the top and the bottom off. Stand it up and carefully slice the skin off. Start from the stop and follow the natural curve of the pineapple until your knife touches the chopping board. Try to just skim the skin, as you want to keep as much pineapple flesh as possible.

Any brown "eyes" that are left in the pineapple flesh from the skin should be removed. You can to this carefully by using the end of the knife and scooping them out.

Keeping the pineapple upright, hold on to it with one hand and using the other hand, cut it in to 4, length-ways. Slice out more of the hard inside, trying to leave as much edible flesh as possible. Cut each quarter into three, so you have 12 sticks of pineapple.

Serving Suggestions

I think that serving this with a really good quality vanilla ice cream is summer dessert perfection. You could make it a little lighter and use frozen yogurt or plain yogurt instead. Serve it up for breakfast with some Greek yogurt and granola.

Add some extra flavour with a sprinkle of fresh mint just before serving.

If you have any leftovers of this, you can chop it up and cook it with our Healthy Egg Fried Rice or put it on some Grilled Chicken Tacos.

Extra Tips

  • Make sure you choose a perfectly ripe pineapple, as it will really help get the most natural sweetness once grilled.
  • If you leave the honey, vanilla and cinnamon out and just grill the pineapple plain, then it's a great topping for a burger or a salad.
  • You can cook this on a BBQ grill or in a griddle pan.
  • You can swap the cinnamon for nutmeg or ginger if you prefer.
  • Add some extra flavour with a sprinkle of fresh mint just before serving.
  • You could use maple syrup instead of honey if you wanted to keep these vegan.
  • To make a grown up version of this, add a splash of dark rum to the marinade.
  • You can cut the pineapple in to rings instead of sticks if you prefer.
A plate with grilled pineapple and ice cream surrounded by cinnamon sticks and a pot of honey.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to grill pineapple

This really is as simple as putting it on a BBQ grill or cooking it in a grill pan.
If you are using a BBQ grill, then make sure that you lightly oil the grill before adding the pineapple, so that they don't stick. They will take the same amount of time whether you cook them on the BBQ or a grill pan. You can also cook them under the grill (broiler).

How to store grilled pineapple?

If you have leftovers of this, then you can store it in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. We like eating it cold as a snack.

Are grilled pineapples gluten free?

Yes, this is a delicious gluten free dessert. Just make sure there is no cross contamination.

Are grilled pineapples vegan?

If you swap the honey for maple syrup, then this can be a vegan dessert. Just make sure that you are serving it with a vegan ice cream.

Why does pineapple make your tongue tingle?

The reason your tongue becomes tingly when eating pineapple is because of an enzyme called bromelain. This enzyme basically digests the protein on your tongue as you eat, causing that tingling sensation you get in your mouth. Mae sure your pineapple is ripe, and you won't get so much of that tingle.

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Recipe

Honey Grilled Pineapple on a plate topped with vanilla ice cream

Honey Grilled Pineapple

By: Dannii Martin
Grilled Pineapple with honey, vanilla and cinnamon. Pineapple is delicious on its own, but grilling it really brings out the flavour.
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Low Fat
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British, Caribbean
Prep: 2 minutes mins
Cook: 4 minutes mins
Total: 6 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 138kcal
Allergens:
No Common Allergens

Ingredients

  • 1 large Pineapple
  • 2 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Olive oil

Instructions

  • Put slices of 1 large Pineapple into a large bowl with 2 tablespoon Honey, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract and 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon and mix well.
  • Lightly oil a griddle pan with 1 teaspoon Olive oil and cook the pineapple for 3-4 minutes.
  • Flip them over and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Tastes great served with vanilla ice cream (optional).

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure you choose a perfectly ripe pineapple, as it will really help get the most natural sweetness once grilled.
  • If you leave the honey, vanilla and cinnamon out and just grill the pineapple plain, then it's a great topping for a burger or a salad.
  • You can cook this on a BBQ grill or in a griddle pan.
  • You can swap the cinnamon for nutmeg or ginger if you prefer.
  • Add some extra flavour with a sprinkle of fresh mint just before serving.
  • You could use maple syrup instead of honey if you wanted to keep these vegan.
  • To make a grown up version of this, add a splash of dark rum to the marinade.
  • You can cut the pineapple in to rings instead of sticks if you prefer.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 3sticks | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 108.2mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.6mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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