15 Grilled Pineapple Recipes

By Melanie Fincher
February 01, 2021
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Grilled pineapple is the perfect companion to savory dishes like pork, fish, or even (dare I say) pizza. But when prepared this way, pineapple is good enough to stand on its own. The moment it hits the grill, pineapple quickly caramelizes and turns into a tender, melt-in-your-mouth dessert. Of course, with the right seasoning, it can be used for savory applications as well. Is your mouth watering yet? Take to the tropics with these 15 grilled pineapple recipes. 

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Grilled Pineapple

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The sweet-heat combination of honey, butter, and hot pepper sauce is used as a glaze for this simple grilled pineapple. "These buttery pineapple rings melt in your mouth," says reviewer Quilted Mule. "I put a little extra hot pepper sauce by mistake and it was the best mistake I've made!!"

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Grilled Pineapple Slices

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Coconut milk and cinnamon take sweet pineapple rings over the top. "To add to this, the best idea is to lightly toast coconut flakes in the oven, then sprinkle them on the pineapple towards the end of grilling," suggests reviewer Sarah. 

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Brazilian Grilled Pineapple

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Brown sugar and cinnamon make a simple yet effective glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill. Allrecipes Allstar Christina says, "This would be wonderful with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top YUM!"

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Barbequed Pineapple

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There's no combination more tropically-inspired than that of pineapple and rum, and this recipe includes both in a sweet cinnamon marinade. "Serve in a bowl or a banana boat with pineapple on either side and a scoop of ice cream or two on top and drizzled with juice glaze. You may substitute juice (1/2 cup) for the sugar and rum part of the marinade," suggests recipe creator Michael Fischer. 

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Grilled Pineapple Salsa

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This salsa is the perfect summertime grilling companion to meat mains like fish, chicken, or pork. But it's also good enough to go on its own with some tortilla chips! 

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Grilled Pineapple with Mascarpone Cream

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Chopped hazelnuts, lemon juice, mascarpone cheese, and honey make a decadent dessert out of grilled pineapple. Reviewer KimandDennish Bemis suggests adding a generous helping of chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella) on top as well. 

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Grilled Pineapple Mango Salsa

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"It should taste as fresh as summer," says recipe creator Mama Smith of this pineapple and mango salsa. "Great with fish, chicken, pork, chips, or just with a spoon! This is a do ahead recipe for sure. It tastes better the next day."

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Grilled Tequila-Cilantro Pineapple

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While rum might be your default liquor companion for pineapple, tequila brings a fresh twist to this tropical fruit. Recipe creator R. Dils describes it as a, "conversation piece."

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Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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This simplified version of pineapple upside cake is made by grilling a pineapple ring and a maraschino cherry on a shortcake shell in a buttery brown sugar glaze. "I made this while we were camping and it was a total hit," says reviewer kitchen experiments. 

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Grilled Pineapple Butterscotch Sundaes

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Grilled pineapple is topped with ice cream and a homemade butterscotch sauce. While this treat is ideal for a hot summer's day, recipe creator Libbie Remmel says canned pineapple will work just fine when pineapple is not in season. 

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Yummy Grilled Pineapple

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"Chocolate nutty flavor paired so nicely with the grilled pineapple flavor," says reviewer Alice Poe of this pineapple dessert. "I topped our servings with whipped cream and the whole effect reminded me of a banana split."

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Simple Grilled Pineapple Milhojas

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"This is a trendy dessert in Argentina. Includes the Argentinean form of caramel 'Dulce de Leche,'" says recipe creator ryalibertino. 

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Pineapple and Mango Skewers with Coconut Dip

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Pineapple and coconut are the best of friends, and this recipe combines them in the most clever way: "Grilled fruit skewers get dunked into a dairy-free coconut-honey dip and sprinkled with toasted coconut flakes in this healthy dessert with island flair," says recipe creator Mackenzie Schieck. 

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Grilled Pineapple Dessert with Greek Yogurt

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This unique combination of lemon, ginger, sugar, pineapple, Greek yogurt, and mint will leave people talking. Here, marinated and grilled pineapple is dressed up with a yogurt-based topping. 

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Tajin Grilled Pineapple

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Tajin is a chili-lime seasoning with somewhat of a cult following. Among its many attributes is its versatility, which is clearly put on display in this grilled pineapple recipe. 

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