Spicy Grilled Pineapple Slices (Print Version)

Grilled pineapple with zesty chili-lime glaze for a sweet and spicy snack or dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Glaze

01 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
02 - 1 tablespoon honey
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - Pinch of salt

→ Main Component

05 - 1 large pineapple, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch rounds

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, chili powder, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
02 - Brush both sides of each pineapple slice generously with the chili-lime glaze.
03 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place pineapple slices on the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until grill marks appear and the fruit is caramelized.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes from prep to grill
  • Uses just a handful of fresh ingredients
  • Glaze brings a perfect balance of sweet heat and zing
  • Crowd-pleasing at cookouts and easy to double
02 -
  • Versatile as a side dessert or topping for savory dishes
  • Great source of vitamin C
  • Impressively easy yet impressive to serve
03 -
  • Pat pineapple dry before glazing to help the glaze stick and caramelize not steam
  • Aim for thicker slices or the fruit might fall apart when flipping
  • Use a flexible grill spatula for easy turning and keep a close eye during cooking since sugars char quickly
  • A gentle dust of extra chili powder for serving makes grownups especially happy