30 Grilled Pineapple Recipes That Will Knock Your Socks Off!

December 8, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Think that grilling pineapple is just throwing it on the barbecue and flipping it over once? Well, think again! As you will see with these grilled pineapple recipes, there are a ton of ways to prepare your pineapple and many flavors to use so it becomes the star of your cookout. Go ahead and check out these recipes right here! 

Grilled Pineapple

1. Grilled Pineapple with Ice Cream

This is such a delicious combination – the caramelized slightly smoky flavor of the pineapple is the perfect contrast to the sweetness of the ice cream. Simply brush coconut oil onto each slice of the pineapple and grill. Flip when slight char marks appear. Serve the pineapple with whatever ice cream you like but a caramel or toffee flavor will really hit the spot! 

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Grilled Pineapple with Ice Cream

2. Honey Glazed Grilled Pineapple 

This recipe is sweet and cinnamon-y with a slight tang. Start by combining honey with lime juice and cinnamon. Coat the pineapple slices in this mix and let it marinate for 2 hours. Then, grill the pineapple on each side until grill marks appear. Serve with a drizzle of the marinade! 

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Honey Glazed Grilled Pineapple

3. Brown Sugar Cinnamon Grilled Pineapple 

This recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone! For this recipe, cut the pineapple into spears and then brush with melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.Then, grill on all sides until the pineapple is a deep golden brown. Brush with a bit more sauce and serve! 

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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Grilled Pineapple

4. Grilled Teriyaki Pineapple 

If you would like a slightly more savory take to your grilled pineapple, then give this recipe a try! Start by brushing the pineapple with oil and sprinkling with salt flakes before grilling. Then, simmer the ingredients for the homemade teriyaki sauce and brush this onto the pineapple as it grills. When the pineapple is done, brush on a bit more sauce and serve! 

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Grilled Teriyaki Pineapple

5. Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Rum Sauce

This recipe feels like a tropical vacation! When it comes to the pineapple you simply thread the pineapple through skewers and grill until slightly charred. While this happens, simmer coconut milk, cream of coconut, and coconut rum together. Once done, drizzle this over the grilled pineapple! 

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Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Rum Sauce

6. Grilled Pineapple with Pepper Honey and Yogurt

This is a great recipe when you want a light dish but are still craving tons of flavor. The pineapple is cut into planks and grilled. In the meantime, add lemon juice and zest as well as salt to Greek yogurt. Then, simmer honey, black pepper, and vinegar together. Top the pineapple off with the yogurt and a drizzle of honey! 

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Grilled Pineapple with Pepper Honey and Yogurt

7. Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar Rum Glaze

Pineapple, rum, and brown sugar – all you are missing is the tropical island! Begin by marinating pineapple slices in a mixture of rum, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Then, grill until slightly charred. Heat the marinade until it becomes a glaze and drizzle this over the pineapple! 

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Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar Rum Glaze

8. Grilled Pineapple Ice Cream

You have had grilled pineapple with ice cream so now try ice cream made out of grilled pineapple! First, grill the pineapple and then freeze it. Then, blend it with cream, milk, and sugar before freezing. Make sure to keep stirring the ice cream every so often until it sets! 

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Grilled Pineapple Ice Cream

9. Spicy Grilled Pineapple with Tequila Caramel Sauce

This recipe is a little bit spicy and tangy and a whole lot sweet! Make up a sauce by mixing butter, cream, tequila, cinnamon, and sugar together. Then, grill the pineapple and coat in a chili lime seasoning before drizzling with the caramel sauce! 

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Spicy Grilled Pineapple with Tequila Caramel Sauce

10. Barbecued pineapple with spiced rum burnt caramel and lime cream

This recipe is just an explosion of flavors! Start by grilling the pineapple until it slightly charred. Then, make up the caramel sauce, adding some rum into it and allowing it to darken. Also, whip cream and lime zest together. Dip the pineapple in lime juice and top with the cream and sauce! 

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Barbecued pineapple with spiced rum burnt caramel and lime cream

11. Grilled Angel Food Cake with Grilled Pineapple 

Want a dessert that is sure to be a hit with everyone? Well, give this one a try – as an added bonus, it is really easy to prepare! Grill pieces of angel food cake and pineapple until grill marks appear. Then, top the cake with pineapple, salted caramel sauce, and toasted coconut flakes! 

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Grilled Angel Food Cake with Grilled Pineapple

12. Grilled Pineapple with Bourbon Butter Sauce

This is such a luxurious and delicious combination! Toss the pineapple with brown sugar and cinnamon before grilling until caramelized. Then, make up the sauce by simmering bourbon, butter, brown sugar, and lime juice together. Drizzle this over the pineapple and enjoy! 

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Grilled Pineapple with Bourbon Butter Sauce

13. Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Glaze

If you love pineapple and coconut, then this is the recipe for you! Mix cream of coconut with brown sugar to form the glaze. Brush this onto the pineapple as it is grilling to form a gorgeous coating. Take off the heat and top with toasted coconut flakes. 

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Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Glaze

14. Grilled Pineapple with Whipped Coconut Cream

This is just as a great option if you love the flavor of coconut cream or if you are looking for a dairy-free dessert! Sprinkle sugar all over the pineapple slices and grill until they are caramelized. Then, whip coconut cream, sugar, and vanilla together to form a delicious whipped cream that goes on top of the pineapple! 

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Grilled Pineapple with Whipped Coconut Cream

15. Grilled Coconut Lime Pineapple

This dish really is a tropical dream! Mix melted butter, coconut cream, brown sugar, coconut flakes, and lime juice together and dip the pineapple slices in this. Grill the pineapple making sure to baste the fruit with the marinade as you do! Drizzle the pineapple with even more sauce when you are done!

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Grilled Coconut Lime Pineapple

16. Pina Colada Grilled Pineapple 

This dish is sure to hit the spot on a warm day! For this recipe, you grill a whole pineapple. Cover it in brown sugar and grill for a while before pressing coconut flakes into the fruit and grilling a bit more. Slice the pineapple and serve with ice cream. 

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Pina Colada Grilled Pineapple

17. Grilled Pineapple Pina Colada 

Want to take your pina colada to a whole new level? Make it with grilled pineapple! Slice and grill the pineapple before blending it with rum, sugar, lime juice, coconut cream, and ice! This adds a hint of smokiness into the mix! 

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Grilled Pineapple Pina Colada

18. Maple Bourbon Grilled Pineapple 

Sweet, rich, and spicy – this grilled pineapple hits all the right notes! Mix bourbon, maple syrup, and chili powder together. Dip the pineapple in this and then grill until grill marks form. Serve hot or cold! 

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Maple Bourbon Grilled Pineapple

19. Grilled Fireball Pineapple 

This recipe produces the most incredible grilled pineapple! You start by marinating whole pineapple in fireball whiskey for about 2 hours. Then, coat the pineapple with a mix of brown sugar, raw sugar, and cinnamon. Then grill until a lovely glaze forms! 

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Grilled Fireball Pineapple

20. Buttery Maple Bourbon Glazed Candied Bacon Pineapple Spears

If you want to go all out with your grilled pineapple then you have to try this recipe! Here, the pineapple is first wrapped in ham sprinkled with brown sugar and smoked paprika. Then, this is wrapped in bacon which is then sprinkled with more of the sugar and paprika and grilled. In the meantime, make the butter maple bourbon glaze and brush this onto the wrapped pineapple! 

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Buttery Maple Bourbon Glazed Candied Bacon Pineapple Spears

21. Grilled Pineapple Jalapeno Margaritas 

Here is one way to get everyone talking about your margaritas! Grill pineapple and jalapeno until slightly charred. Then, chill, blend, and strain until you just have the juices. Add this to tequila, pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup! 

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Grilled Pineapple Jalapeno Margaritas

22. Grilled Pineapple Salsa

If you are tired of eating the same old salsa again and again, check this recipe out! Here you grill the pineapple first so that it has a beautiful smoky sweetness to it. Then add it to red onion, garlic, cilantro, and more for the ultimate side! 

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Grilled Pineapple Salsa

23. Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers

If you are looking for a main dish, then give this recipe a try! Start by marinating the chicken in soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, vinegar, and more. Then, thread the chicken and pineapple cubes through skewers. Grill, making sure to brush the marinade onto the skewers while they are cooking! 

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Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers

24. Grilled Pineapple Mozzarella Rosemary Skewers

This appetizer is sure to be talked about for quite a while! To begin with, toss pineapple chunks in rosemary and chili infused oil. Then, thread pineapple onto skewers and grill. Toss mozzarella balls in the oil as well and thread grilled pineapple and cheese onto rosemary sprigs! 

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Grilled Pineapple Mozzarella Rosemary Skewers

25. Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Want to make a full dessert on the grill but keep it simple and delicious? This is the recipe for you! Lay out a foil sheet and top with brown sugar. Place a slice of pineapple over the sugar and a cherry in the middle. Add a sponge cake on top, wrap in more foil and grill until done! 

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Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake

26. Grilled Pineapple and Halloumi Salad

This salad boasts an incredible combination of flavors! Rub halloumi cubes with achiote and garlic before grilling alongside the pineapple. Place the pineapple and halloumi on top of beans, drizzle with dressing and top with pickled onions! 

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Grilled Pineapple and Halloumi Salad

27. Grilled Pineapple with Honey and Cayenne 

This is the perfect balance between sweet and spicy! Cut the pineapple into wedges, brush with oil, and grill until golden brown. Then, drizzle with honey before sprinkling with cayenne pepper! 

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Grilled Pineapple with Honey and Cayenne

28. Grilled Pineapple with Mint and Vanilla Syrup

Want to keep things sweet, fresh, and light?  Then you may have found the recipe for you! Start by grilling the pineapple. Then, make up a sauce by steeping vanilla bean, seeds, and mint in a simple sugar syrup. Pour the syrup over the pineapple and enjoy! 

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Grilled Pineapple with Mint and Vanilla Syrup

29. Grilled Pineapple with Hot Chocolate Sauce 

This is a simple and decadent recipe! The first thing that you do is to sprinkle the pineapple in sugar and then grill. In the meantime, mix melted chocolate, rum, and cream together to form an incredible sauce. Dip the grilled pineapple in the sauce and enjoy! 

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Grilled Pineapple with Hot Chocolate Sauce

30. Sweet and Spicy Grilled Pineapple 

If you really want to push your flavor boundaries, try this recipe! Mix sesame oil, lime juice, and hot sauce together and then brush onto pineapple. Then, sprinkle the pineapple with cinnamon and grill. Finally drizzle with lime juice and top with cilantro! 

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Sweet and Spicy Grilled Pineapple

There re so many ways to enjoy grilled pineapple – as an appetizer, dessert, main course, or even a cocktail! So, the next time youl have a barbecue you will have tons of ways to incorporate pineapple into the menu! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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