Grilled Pineapple with Lime and Honey

“Fruit is often overlooked on the grill, but the high heat intensifies sweetness and creates beautiful caramelized edges. Pineapple is especially well suited to grilling because its natural sugars brown quickly while the fruit remains juicy and refreshing.”

Difficulty

Beginner

Yield

Serves 6 - 8

Ingredients

1 whole pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into quarters2 tablespoons honey1 lime, zest and juice Pinch of salt

Equipment

GrillChef's knifeCutting boardSmall bowlPastry brushMeasuring spoonsRaspTongsDish towelTasting spoons

Gather your mise en place; get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.

Cut the top and bottom from the pineapple. Remove the peel and any remaining eyes.

Cut the pineapple into quarters, and remove the inner core.

Zest and juice the lime.

In a small bowl, combine the honey, lime juice, and pinch of salt.

Place the pineapple on a preheated medium-high grill. Cook for several minutes per side until well marked and lightly caramelized.

During the final minute of cooking, brush the pineapple with the honey and lime mixture.

Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with the lime zest.

Serve warm on its own or alongside vanilla ice cream.