Creole Grilled Fresh Pineapple Food

PINA COLADA GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine whipped topping, lemon zest and extract. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. In a small bowl, combine oil and cinnamon. Brush over both sides of pineapple slices., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill pineapple, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once. Place pineapple on dessert plates. Top with whipped topping mixture; sprinkle with coconut.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium heat.
• Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise from the very top to the bottom (keeping the leaves on). Then cut each half lengthwise in half again, so you have 4 long pieces with leaves at one end.
• Add the jelly, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and salt to a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is fully combined and liquid.
• Brush the pineapple with some of the mixture (reserve the remaining mixture), transfer to the grill and grill 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a platter and, using a sharp knife, cut the bottom ends off each piece of pineapple. Then, carefully cut lengthwise from the bottom to the top of each piece along the skin (separating the fruit from the skin), and then crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
• Drizzle the remaining apricot mixture over the pineapple. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Prepare a charcoal grill with a single layer of hot coals.
• When the grill is ready, brush the pineapple wedges lightly with the oil and place them on the grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side until nicely charred and lightly colored. Remove to a serving plate and drizzle with honey.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Place pineapple in a large resealable plastic bag. Add honey, butter, hot pepper sauce, and salt. Seal bag, and shake to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
• Grill pineapple for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until heated through and grill marks appear.

ROASTED OR GRILLED FRESH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• For roasted pineapple:.
• Preheat the broiler. Cut the ends off the pineapple. Quarter it and cut away the core and skin from each quarter.
• Cut each quarter in half, lengthwise (you should have 8 long strips).
• Stir together the brown sugar and the ginger. Toss with the pineapple pieces.
• Place in a medium flameproof baking dish and broil for 10 minutes, turning the pieces halfway through.
• Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.
• For grilled pineapple:.
• Prepare pineapple as described above.
• Preheat a grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high heat. If using a grill pan, spray it with cooking spray.
• Stir together the brown sugar and the ginger. Toss with the pineapple pieces.
• Place the pineapple on the grill (or grill pan), and grill until desired grill marks are achieved.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

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