Sweet Grilled Pineapple Bites

Sweet Grilled Pineapple Bites: A Spicy-Sweet Grill Win

Today, we’re cranking up the grill for some sweet grilled pineapple bites, a simple recipe with fresh diced pineapple sprinkled with with a killer brown sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne rub that’ll have your taste buds dancing. These little chunks of tropical gold get a slow char over indirect heat, turning juicy and smoky with just the right kick. Perfect as a side, a dessert, or a snack while you’re tending the fire, this recipe’s got minimal fuss and maximum flavor. So let’s get that grill going and whip up some pineapple magic!

What Makes These Pineapple Bites Pop?

Pineapple’s already a champ on its own, but toss it with a mix of brown sugar, cinnamon, and a touch of cayenne, and you’ve got a sweet-spicy combo that screams summer. We’re using fresh diced pineapple, fresh is the way to go for that juicy tropical flavor and cubing it up small so every bite soaks up the rub. The grill’s low and slow indirect heat caramelizes those sugars, while a touch of char seals the deal. It’s simple, it’s bold, and it’s about to become your new grill obsession.

How to Make Sweet Grilled Pineapple Bites

This one’s easy, just a few ingredients and some grill time. Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
• 3 cups diced fresh pineapple (cube it to about 3/4 x 3/4″)

Let’s Fire It Up:

• Set your grill to 350°F, for two-zone cooking, hot zone on one side, cool zone on the other for indirect heat.
• Slice up that fresh pineapple and cube it into 3/4-inch pieces, nice and bite-sized.
• In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until it’s a sweet-spicy party.
• Toss the pineapple cubes in a big bowl, sprinkle that rub all over, and mix until they’re coated like champs.
• Thread the coated cubes onto wooden skewers (soak the skewers in water for 20-30 minutes first so they don’t go up in flames).
• Lay the skewers on the cool zone of the grill for indirect grilling action.
• Grill for about 25 minutes, then move it to direct heat, turning the skewers 2-3 times to get those nice char marks and caramelized edges.
• When they’re looking golden and with a nice char, pull them off the grill and serve them hot!

Serving the Sweet Heat

These sweet grilled pineapple bites are ready to roll straight off the skewers serve them up as a tropical side to some smoky ribs, a warm dessert with a dollop of whipped cream, or just pop them solo while they’re still sizzling. That brown sugar and cinnamon glaze with a cayenne kick makes every bite a flavor bomb. Got extras? They’ll hold up in the fridge for a couple days—just reheat them on the grill or enjoy them cold for a quick treat.

Why You’ll Be Hooked

These pineapple bites are the perfect mashup of sweet, spicy, and smoky, 25 minutes of indirect grilling and a couple of minutes directly over the fire, turns humble fruit into a caramelized masterpiece with zero hassle. It’s a quick win for any grill session, whether you’re feeding a crowd or just treating yourself to something awesome.

Thanks for hanging out and checking out this sweet grilled pineapple bites recipe! Give it a spin and tell me what you think, I’m all ears for your tweaks. Drop a comment, hit that 5-star rating if you love it, and share it with your grill crew. As always, keep that fire hot and the smoke rolling!

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