Ingredients
Scale
1 fresh whole pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 spears
¼ cup of light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon of kosher salt
Vegetable oil spray for grill
Instructions
- Place the pineapple spears in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with the brown sugar, cayenne, vanilla extract, and salt. Toss to combine.
- Cover the pineapple with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the brown sugar mixture for 30 minutes at room temperature. You can also place the pineapple in the refrigerator to marinate overnight.
- Preheat your grill pan over high heat and spray with cooking spray just before adding the pineapple.
- Grill pineapple for one to two minutes on each side.
- While the pineapple is grilling, place the excess marinade liquid in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 90 seconds or until bubbly and syrupy. Set aside.
- Remove the grilled pineapple to the serving platter and drizzle it with the excess marinade syrup just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 spears
- Calories: 84 kcal