I wasn’t kidding when I said that we’re excited about barbecue season. We’ve been grilling up our dinner almost every day this week! One night, while we already had the barbecue fired up, I decided to try grilling pineapple for a fun seasonal dessert. I’ve tried other grilled fruits, like peaches, and they’ve turned out fantastic.
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Barbecuing the fruit caramelizes some of the natural sugars and gives it a slightly smokey taste. I made up some of our favourite Whipped Coconut Cream to go with it, and it was perfect for dipping the pineapple pieces.
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What you’ll need:
- 1 pineapple
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- whipped coconut cream
- garnish: lime slices, coconut flakes, lime zest
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On low heat, grill the pineapple pieces with the brushed side down. Brush the other side with the marinade while it cooks.
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Serve pineapple pieces with Whipped Coconut Cream and garnish with lime slices, coconut flakes or lime zest.