Healthy Grilled Pineapple Recipe (Tucanos Copycat)

Sweet, caramelized grilled pineapple made healthy and easy! A perfect side or dessert for any BBQ—just like your favorite Brazilian restaurant.

Table of Contents

• Why We Love This Grilled Pineapple
• Ingredients & Supplies
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Serving Suggestions
• More Recipes You’ll Love
• FAQ

Why We Love This Grilled Pineapple

Have you been to a Brazilian grill restaurant before, like Tucanos or Rodizio? Almost everyone agrees—the grilled pineapple is the highlight of the meal! This homemade version is quick, healthy, and just as delicious—even without a spit!

Ingredients & Supplies Needed

• 1 whole fresh pineapple, cored and sliced
• 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
• Optional: cinnamon for dusting

Recommended Tool: Pineapple corer and slicer

How to Make Healthy Grilled Pineapple

1. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.
2. In a small bowl, mix melted butter (or oil) with brown sugar (or honey).
3. Brush the mixture onto both sides of the pineapple slices.
4. Place the slices on the grill. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and sugar caramelizes.
5. Optional: Dust with cinnamon and serve warm.

Serving Suggestions

Grilled pineapple pairs beautifully with dishes like:

• Huli Huli Chicken Kebabs
• Hawaiian Grilled Chicken
• BBQ Chicken Skewers

It also works great as a side dish or healthy dessert!

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FAQ

Can I use canned pineapple?

Fresh pineapple works best for grilling as it holds its shape better and caramelizes nicely. Canned pineapple tends to be too soft.

Do I need to use sugar?

No, you can skip the sugar or swap for honey or maple syrup for a cleaner option. The natural sugars in pineapple also caramelize on their own!

Can I make this in an air fryer?

Yes! Air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Healthy Grilled Pineapple Recipe

Learn how to make grilled pineapple at home for a healthy, delicious treat.

4.50 / 5 ( 2 Reviews )

Print Rate

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Serves: 4

Adjust Servings: 4

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Ingredients

• 1 pineapple
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

• Cut the pineapple into spears or rings, removing the core. Super easy to just use a pineapple corer/slicer tool. Preheat gas grill to medium-high heat.
• In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, then whisk in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Add the pineapple to the bowl and gently coat with the mixture.
• Place the pineapple pieces on the grill and cook for a few minutes on each side, or until grill marks begin to appear. Baste with sugar mixture during grilling. Depending on the size of the pineapple pieces, cooking time will be 5-10 minutes total.

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 23g | Sodium: 213mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 49g

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