Grilled Pineapple Spears Recipes

GRILLED PINEAPPLE SPEARS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat grill on high while cutting pineapple. Cut top and sides of pineapple off. Cut pineapple in half lengthwise, then in half again. Slice core off wedges. Cut wedges into fourths for a total of 16 spears.
• 2. In a medium mixing bowl add brown sugar, white sugar and cinnamon. With a fork, mix all together.
• 3. Turn grill to low. Place one spear in bowl at a time lightly coating entire spear. Place on grill and cook about 3-4 minutes then turn over and cook another 3-4 minutes. Be careful grill doesn't flame up as you would have blackened pineapple instead:)
• 4. Plate pineapple spears and add one scoop of ice cream. Sprinkle leftover sugar mixture on top.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Combine syrup and butter; set aside. Quarter the pineapple lengthwise, leaving top attached. , Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 minutes. Turn; brush with maple butter. Grill 5-7 minutes longer or until heated through; brush with maple butter and sprinkle with nuts. Serve with remaining maple butter.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH LIME DIP

Steps:

• Peel and core the pineapple; cut vertically into 8 wedges. Cut each wedge horizontally into 2 spears. In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the brown sugar, honey and lime juice; add pineapple and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the yogurt, honey, brown sugar, lime juice and zest. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Drain pineapple, discarding marinade. Grill pineapple spears, covered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until grill marks are golden brown. Serve with lime dip.