Honey Glazed Pineapple Rings

Honey glazed pineapple rings on the grill are a snap to make and will compliment almost any meal. Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a summer barbecue or simply enjoy a sweet snack, these honey glazed pineapple rings are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. While our steak (or even burgers) are cooking, grilling pineapple is a treat that is loved by my family. And, what about that jar of honey sitting in the back of the pantry? Get it out!

If you love slightly sweet snacks, this glazed pineapple dish is a must have for your collection of honey recipes. You might think that dishes made with honey are always super sweet but that is not so!

Grilled Pineapple with Honey Glaze

Honey and pineapple are often paired up in recipes. Together they provide the perfect combination of sweet and sour.

The tart flavor of pineapple is balanced by the sweetness of a thin honey coating. But, don’t use too much honey – just a thin coating is perfect.

Now both flavors are allowed to shine through without either being overbearing. The golden coating also caramelizes well – which looks nice and tastes great.

Pineapple

When choosing pineapple to grill with honey, find one that is ripe but firm. It should smell sweet but the peel should not give a lot when you squeeze. You don’t want a mushy one. They are too soft and tend to fall apart while cooking.

If you have no choice but to buy a “greener” pineapple at the store, that’s okay. Just let it sit in the kitchen for a few days until it develops a sweet smell.

If you find ripe pineapples on sale, consider getting several. You can by a yummy snack by dehydrating pineapple with a honey glaze!

Before cooking, the pineapple must be peeled and cored. If you find this to be a chore, as I do, I highly recommend buying a pineapple corer. It is a life saver for my hands. Also, if you get the chance to buy one already peeled and cored – go for it. I won’t tell on you.

Honey

Many people think all honey is the same. From a technical point, there is some truth in that. Bees make honey using plant nectar collected from millions of blooming flowers.

However, there is a lot of variety in the honey colors and flavors between different nectar sources. These types of honey are referred to by names you have heard before (Clover, Orange Blossom, Sourwood etc.)

For grilling purposes, choose any variety of raw honey made in the USA – flavor does not really matter. 

This advice may sound strange since we are going to cook – “heat” the fruit on the grill. Won’t that destroy some of the natural properties of raw honey? Yes, perhaps so. 

However, I am a firm believer that using raw honey is best. It has not been micro-filtered or pasteurized and contains more of the natural raw benefits. If you store honey properly, it will last forever-so you don’t have to worry about wasting your investment.  

Cinnamon

I like to add a pinch of ground cinnamon spice to my honey glazed pineapple rings. This is optional – you can omit the cinnamon or substitute another instead. (Nutmeg, ginger, cloves)

Expert Tip

While this recipe works well with any honey flavor or variety, you can experiment with specialty honeys for a flavor tweak. I can’t tell the difference but some of my readers say they can tell a big difference between clover honey and orange blossom honey in the recipe.

More Ideas

While the grill is fired up, how about grilling these honey mustard porkchops – they pair well with pineapple.

Perhaps you need something other than pork? How about this Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with lime.

Of course, you can also create special homemade sauces – like honey teriyaki sauce. Homemade sauces always contain less sodium than the commercial ones.