The Best Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar Rum Glaze

Grilled pineapple with brown sugar and rum glaze is one of the best summer desserts that you must try this summer. Topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with the rich rum glaze, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

For more summer grilling ideas try grilled peaches, grilled shrimp skewers, and grilled tilapia.

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• Why does this recipe work?
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Why does this recipe work?

1. Grilling a pineapple slice will enhance its natural sweetness and add a caramelized smoky flavor to it.
2. Soaking pineapple in rum and brown sugar makes it absorb all the wonderful flavors. When you grill it, it’s a real summer treat.
3. It’s really easy to make it.
4. A great summer treat for a BBQ party or backyard summer party.
5. Nothing can beat char-grilled pineapple slices topped with ice cream along with rich rum sauce on top.

Ingredients

1. Pineapple – Choose the perfect ripe pineapple for this recipe. Choosing ripe pineapple (with a little bit of resistance) is crucial. Tug the center leaf on the pineapple, if they come off easily it’s ripe. Cut thick pineapple slices fresh just when ready to grill. You can buy pre-cut pineapple slices from the store. If you plan to cut it on your own, this how to cut a pineapple may come in handy.
2. Rum – dark rum is best. You can also mix in coconut rum to add more flavor. If you making it for kids, simply skip rum, soak pineapple slices in dark brown sugar and cinnamon powder mix, and drizzle vanilla extract on top.
3. Brown sugar – use dark brown sugar for a richer taste. Feel free to use light brown sugar if needed.
4. Vanilla extract – enhances the flavor of the fruit.
5. Cinnamon powder (ground cinnamon) – the spice adds an earthy note to the pineapple.

Variations

1. Switch brown sugar with raw honey.
2. Use a dash of nutmeg for more flavor.
3. Grill with just butter. The natural sugars in pineapple will give a nice caramelization and butter with add richness and flavor to it.
4. Sprinkle chili powder (my absolute favorite). The wonderful balance of sweet, heat, and sour will make your mouth salivate.

Step-by-step Instructions

Serve it hot, topped with vanilla ice cream and a generous drizzle of brown sugar sum glaze on top.

Ways to use grilled pineapple

1. Add it to grilled chimichurri chicken or pork chops – a perfect summer meal!
2. Try with burgers! Ditch tomato slices and place a caramelized pineapple over the meat patty. So YUM!
3. Add it to tilapia fish tacos!
4. The smoky caramelized flavor works great with avocado corn salads or salsa (chop and add).