Description
Father's Day Grilled Pineapple with Rum Sauce is a tropical treat that elevates your summer gatherings. Juicy pineapple slices are grilled to perfection, caramelizing their natural sugars and infused with a rich rum sauce. This delightful dessert not only evokes cherished memories of family barbecues but also adds a vibrant touch to your table. Serve it warm over vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable flavor experience that will make any celebration special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe pineapple
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Slice the pineapple into rings about one inch thick and remove the core.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, dark rum, butter, cinnamon, and lime juice. Stir until melted and bubbly (about 5 minutes).
- Grill the pineapple rings for 3-4 minutes per side until grill marks appear and they soften slightly.
- Drizzle the warm rum sauce over the grilled pineapple before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled pineapple slice with sauce (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, let the pineapple soak in the rum sauce for 15 minutes before grilling. - Substitute dark rum with coconut rum for a tropical twist. - Serve with vanilla ice cream or yogurt for an indulgent treat.