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Smoked Maple Pineapple
Caramelized pineapple rings smoked with maple glaze — a simple, stunning BBQ dessert that takes minutes to prep.
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
easy
This is the easiest dessert you can make on a smoker or grill. The heat caramelizes the pineapple's natural sugars while the maple glaze adds sweetness and the smoke adds depth. Serve with ice cream for a showstopper.
Ingredients
Servings
6
Pineapple
Maple Glaze
Serving
Instructions
1
Make the glaze
Whisk together maple syrup, melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
2
Glaze the rings
Brush pineapple rings generously on both sides with the maple glaze.
3
Grill or smoke
Place on a medium-hot grill (350°F) or smoker. Cook 8-10 minutes per side until deep golden brown with beautiful grill marks. Brush with more glaze after flipping.
4
Serve
Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream and a final drizzle of maple syrup.
Serving Suggestions
Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of extra maple syrup, and a pinch of cinnamon for the ultimate BBQ dessert.