Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple (Print Version)
Caramelized spiced pineapple spears with a warm, syrupy brown sugar and vanilla glaze.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 whole fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into 8 spears
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60 grams light brown sugar
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0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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0.125 teaspoon kosher salt
→ To Prepare Grill
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Vegetable oil spray
# Instructions:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine pineapple spears with light brown sugar, cayenne pepper, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Toss thoroughly to ensure spears are evenly coated.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let pineapple marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavor. Reserve excess marinade.
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Preheat a grill pan over high heat. Lightly spray the surface with vegetable oil just prior to grilling.
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Grill marinated pineapple spears for 1 to 2 minutes per side, turning once, until distinct grill marks develop.
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While grilling, pour reserved marinade liquid into a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 90 seconds until it reduces to a thick syrup.
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Arrange grilled pineapple on a serving platter. Drizzle warm syrup over the top and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For pronounced grill marks and flavor, ensure the grill pan is fully preheated before adding pineapple.
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Longer marination intensifies both sweetness and complexity of flavor.