Grilled Pineapple

Side Dishes

Fresh pineapple adds an elegant touch to a barbecue when grilled, topped with butter and maple syrup and sprinkled with nuts.

Grilled Pineapple

Average Rating: 4

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 fresh pineapple
2 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts or hazelnuts, toasted

Instructions

1. Combine syrup and butter; set aside. Quarter the pineapple lengthwise, leaving top attached.
2. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 215 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

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