16 Grilled Pineapple Recipes

grilled pineapple slices on plate with yogurt dressing
Photo: Chef Mo

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 grilled pineapple recipes.

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Grilled Pineapple

slices grilled pineapple
Diane Boggs Colbert

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

slice of grilled pineapple with vanilla ice cream scoop on blue plate
Emily

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

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

grilled pineapple in wooden bowl with ice cream and mint
AllrecipesPhoto

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

Close up of Grilled Pineapple Salsa
SZYQ1

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

grilled pineapple slices with chocolate and mascarpone
Joesphine Roeper

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

grilled mango and pineapple salsa with lime slices
Sugarplum

"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

grilled pineapple chunks with seasoning in blue bowl
linda2d

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

grilled pineapple slice on whipped cream with cherry
Love2CookMommy

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

grilled pinapple slice with ice cream and butterscotch sauce in red bowl
Allrecipes Magazine

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

Yummy Grilled Pineapple
Kim's Cooking Now

"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

stacked pineapple dish with dulce de leche
Drew

"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

pineapple and coconut skewers with coconut dip topping on white plate
Mackenzie Schieck

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

grilled pineapple slices on plate with yogurt dressing
Chef Mo

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

wedges of grilled pineapple on a white platter with grill marks and sprinkle of tajin seasoning
France C

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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Grilled Pineapple and Prosciutto Flatbread

Grilled Pineapple and Prosciutto Flatbread
Chef John

For some, pineapple and ham on pizza is a hard pass. "It's controversial," admits Chef John. "But what's not controversial, and actually a proven scientific fact, is that sweet pineapple pairs perfectly with the salty, savory flavor of ham on flatbread. Since there's no sauce or cheese involved, this is the perfect way to enjoy this pairing without having to worry about an angry mob of food bloggers with torches and pitchforks outside your house."

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