Brazilian Grilled Pineapple

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A recipe that sits somewhere between a light side dish for the grill and a dessert, and it shines in either role.

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

Course: Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Argentine, Brazilian, South American, Vegetarian

Keyword: grilled pineapple, pineapple

Servings:

Calories: 113kcal

Equipment

Heavy duty aluminum foil
Grill

Ingredients

1 Pineapple large, or two medium pineapples
¼ cup brown sugar (50g)
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg optional

Instructions

Wash the pineapple thoroughly. Peel it carefully and remove all the eyes with the tip of a knife, keeping as much of the fruit flesh as possible.
Make the cinnamon sugar mixture: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Add a pinch of nutmeg if desired and mix well.
Wrap the pineapple: Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a flat surface. Put the pineapple in the center and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the entire surface, turning the fruit to coat all sides.
Seal the foil packet: Wrap the pineapple tightly in the foil, folding the edges well to create a sealed packet that will keep the juices and sugar inside during cooking. For extra protection, you can use a double layer of aluminum foil.
Grill the pineapple: Place the wrapped pineapple on the grill over medium heat. Cook for about 40 minutes, turning it every 10 to 15 minutes, or at least four times during cooking, to ensure even heat distribution.
Open and serve: Carefully remove the pineapple from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Open the foil using tongs, as hot steam will escape. Slice into rounds or desired pieces and serve warm.

Notes

Serving Suggestion

Serve warm as a side dish with grilled meats such as picanha, ribs, chicken, pork chops, or beef. It is also delicious as a dessert topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You can also use the syrup that is left in the foil after grilling for a delicious sweet topping!

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