Even though we have the softest spot of anyone we know when it comes to baked goods, our favorite dessert — isn't. In fact, it doesn't even involve the oven. We learned a long time ago, when it comes to that sweet treat at the end of the meal, dessert is best cooked on the grill!
This recipe is dead simple and best of all, can be made outside while you're entertaining summer guests. It's fast, fresh and is the perfect way to end a meal. I first had this divine dessert while attending BBQ contests with my father, he's as much of an entertainer as he is cook (hence the water gun in the ingredient/supply list) and guests always eat up this grilled treat. There's never leftovers and you'll be lucky if you come back with all your fingers after setting it down on the table. If you make one dessert this grilling season, make it this one!
Saucy & Sweet Grilled Pineapple
Yields: 12-18 pieces
1 whole pineapple
1 stick butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup Grand Marnier
1 plastic squirt gun
To begin, cut pineapple into 1" spears (like a pickle). If you need a refresher on how to make this happen, check out our tutorial! Toss pineapple spears in melted butter and then brown sugar, coating each one as evenly as possible. Fill squirt gun with Grand Marnier.
Over a medium high heat grill, place pieces directly onto the grill grates. Once all spears are placed on the grill, squirt them with your Grand Marnier. Turn each piece and spray again. Repeat process until all sides have caramelized slightly and have grill marks. Remove from grill and plate. Stand back and let the flood gates open, making sure to save a piece for yourself!
• Related: Frozen Summer Treat Recipe: Pineapple Sorbet
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I want this now!!!! Can't wait to try, but I'll probably just use a brush for the Grand Marnier. Thanks for the great idea.
This sounds excellent... grilled fruit is indeed a great way to end a meal cooked on the grill, and pineapple is a good one. It is great without any of the add-ons here too, just straight grilled pineapple, or maybe add some yogurt (frozen or not) or ice cream for something more substantial...
peaches on the grill are also awesome, and nectarines as well (but less than peaches, IMO)... i've seen bananas (sliced in half lengthwise, with the peel on grill the flesh)
any others that people love? i usually use peaches and/or pineapples, but would like to try others...
Mmmmm....
I usually do pineapple with honey and butter but this sounds great.
i seriously {heart} grilled fruits for dessert. i'll take grilled pineapple straight up, but i do like to drizzle honey or balsamic on grilled stone fruits. :)
I do something similar here, except I cut one-inch cubes of pineapple and skewer them with one-inch cubes of frozen pound cake. It's important for the cake to be frozen so it won't burn before the pineapple is done.
I need to try it with your sauce recipe!