Grilled Brazilian Pineapple is a MUST for your next summer outing! See our easy to follow instructions to have this sweet, grilled treat on your picnic table in no time!
rilled Brazilian Pineapple is a MUST for your next summer outing! See our easy to follow instructions to have this sweet, grilled treat on your picnic table in no time!
Grilled Pineapple is simple to make, delicious and cheap. What else could you possibly want in a recipe! If you’re not sure how to grill pineapple, we’ll show you.
All it will take is the smile on your family’s faces to understand why this dish is a definite keeper- and I should add it’s a quick cooking time too! Check out more easy grill recipes just like this one!
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- 15 Minute Meal: Just needs a quick trio out to the grill!
- Easy Ingredients: Only 4 ingredients are needed. All are easily attainable.
- Family Friendly: The unique, grilled flavor will appeal to the whole family!
- Makes Great Leftovers: Be sure to store in an airtight container and this dish will make for a perfect snack. (If there are any leftovers!)
What You Need to Make Brazilian Pineapple
Ingredients
- Yellow Pineapples (wedges)
- Ground Cinnamon or Cinnamon sugar (sugar-cinnamon mixture)
- Salt
- Brown Sugar
Equipment
- Grill
- Small Bowl
- Measuring Cup
- Spoon
- Serving Platter
How to Make this Grilled Pineapple Recipe – Step by Step
- Preheat Grill: Preheat grill on medium high to 350 around degrees.
- Create Coating: Second, combine brown sugar, cinnamon and salt.
- Cut Pineapple: For detailed instructions on how to cut a pineapple for grilling check out this video.
- Begin Grilling: Place pineapple skewers on the open fire and close lid; grill for 3 minutes.
- Season the Pineapple: Next, coat the outer layer of the pineapple wedges with the brown sugar mixture.
- Grill: Finally, flip pineapple wedges and grill for 3 minutes per side.
Common Questions About Brazilian Pineapple
HOW DO I STORE BRAZILIAN PINEAPPLE? Place in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 4 days.
CAN I SUBSTITUTE CANNED PINEAPPLE IN PLACE OF FRESH PINEAPPLE? Canned works just as well and is super convenient in a pinch.
CAN THIS RECIPE BE DOUBLED OR HALVED? Make as much as you want! There are no limitations here!
CAN THIS RECIPE BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME? Certainly!
WHAT TO SERVE WITH BRAZILIAN PINEAPPLE? Vanilla Ice cream is PERFECT with next to this recipe. Trust us. It is a delicious way to serve this great dessert.
Expert Tips for Making Brazilian Pineapple
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: Brazilian cinnamon pineapple is a great recipe for a crowd and perfect addition to a special occasion. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
- Add Honey: The addition of honey adds a touching sweet flavor that is so good! It is a great healthy swap for this light desert.
- Spice it Up!: Adding just a tiny bit of cayenne adds a great kick to the flavor!
- Cook Evenly: Be sure to cook for the same amount of time on both sides to ensure the best results.
- Eat with Vanilla Ice Cream: Yes, it sounds weird, but would we lead you in the wrong direction? The pineapple, ice cream combo is life changing!
- Be Versatile: Grilled Pineapple is perfect for many occasions! Whether it’s as a side dish or for a dessert, this recipe is appropriate anytime.
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Brazilian Pineapple
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 pineapple peeled cored and cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat grill.
- Combine brown sugar, cinnamon and salt together in a small bowl.
- Coat each side of the pineapple wedges with the brown sugar mixture.
- Place pineapple wedges on grill and close lid; grill for 3 minutes.
- Flip pineapple wedges and grill for 3 minutes per side.
- Serve warm.
Video
Expert Tips
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: Brazilian Pineapple is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
- Add Honey: The addition of honey adds a touching sweet flavor that is so good!
- Spice it Up!: Adding just a tiny bit of cayenne adds a great kick to the flavor!
- Cook Evenly: Be sure to cook for the same amount of time on both sides to ensure the best results.
- Eat with Vanilla Ice Cream: Yes, it sounds weird, but would we lead you in the wrong direction? The pineapple, ice cream combo is life changing!
- Be Versatile: Grilled Pineapple is perfect for many occasions! Whether it’s as a side dish or for a dessert, this recipe is appropriate anytime.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible for the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
