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I first found out about Cyndi Grill Girl Allison while doing some research on grilling styles and methods. I liked what I read and added her site to my read it list. Shes practical, experienced and has a sense of style that makes grilling fun for her family. Please read her bio and find out more about Cyndi by clicking on the Writers and Chefs link at the top of this page. And please do take a look at her idea for grilling pineapple cause its not like any Ive seen before. You may just have to serve this for one of your holiday get-togethers! Welcome Cyndi!
Happy Grilling!
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Hiya CB!
Cyndi – “Grill Girl”
Most people think meat when it comes to grilling, and I must say that I do love meat cooked on the grill. But, it is fun to do the entire meal outside on the grill. And, its a good way to get my boys to eat vegetables and fruits. For my family, that extra smoke flavor makes everything taste better. One of our favorite outdoor desserts is grilled pineapple. Although canned pineapple slices can be grilled (and are super on hamburgers), its just hard to beat the flavor of fresh pineapple prepared on the grill. The glaze caramelizes on the fruit, and pineapple slices grill up like gourmet candy.
Cutting Pineapple The Easy Way
The hardest part of grilling pineapple is slicing the fruit especially for families who do not have good knives or have never mastered using them. The workaround for this is to use an electric knife. Yes. Those old fashioned knives Grandpa used to carve the turkey. They work like a charm, slicing through pineapple is a breeze. As far as cutting the pineapple, cut down one side just inside the core. Then do the other side. Finally, cut down the two smaller sides remaining. Then, cut the pineapple into long wedges like thin watermelon slices. Leave the rind on, because that helps the pineapple hold its shape and makes a nice handle for eating the pineapple after its grilled.
Fresh pineapple sliced, coated with my special glaze and grilled!
Super Easy and Fun Pineapple on the Grill
Yes. This is an ultra easy grill recipe. And, its one that can be done quick at the end of a grilled meal. For charcoal enthusiasts, grilled pineapple works great as the coals are starting to wind down. For gas grillers, it really could not be easier to make a grilled dessert that is always sure to please.
For the glaze I melt butter in a small sauce pan and then add honey and lemon juice. Heat and stir until blended and remove from heat. When the mixture cools a bit it goes into a large gallon sized zip lock bag along with the pineapple slices. Coat the slices with the mixture, but no need to marinate a particularly long time you are creating a glaze that will caramelize and create a layer of flavor to delight your tongue!
Use grill tongs to place the pineapple wedges on the grill over medium low heat and grill until the coating caramelizes and grill marks appear. This takes around 3 minutes depending upon the heat coming off the grill. I would recommend you use a lower heat for gas grills, as the sugar in the honey can burn. Flip and do the same for the other side of the pineapple. Remove pineapple slices and serve. Yes its that easy!
Yes! You Can Grill! Cyndi
If youd like a printable version of this recipe with a full list of ingredients, click here: PINEAPPLE ON THE GRILL WITH HONEY & LEMON GLAZE
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in cold water for 20 minutes
