This past weekend, I tried two things for the first time. First, I bought a beautiful pineapple at the store. I don’t eat pineapple too often but when I have eaten it in the past, it’s been from a can. I’ve watched enough Food Network, however, to have learned how to cut a pineapple and when I saw them on sale at my local market, I grabbed one. On Saturday I cut it up with only one goal in mind – I was going to grill my pineapple rings! I found a really quick recipe (if I can even call it that), whipped it up and threw the pineapple on the grill. I was so anxious about whether I’d be able to achieve the grill marks I’d seen in so many photos. They didn’t turn out perfectly, but not too bad for a first attempt. The taste, though, that was perfect! The pineapple was so sweet and juicy. “Recipe” is below – if you’ve never tried grilled pineapple you must give it a shot!
The second thing I did this weekend was visit a farmer’s market for the first time! It was so much fun – I’m hooked and know I’ll be checking out different markets around RI all summer! I mostly browsed this week but I did pick up a few things. First, a big bar of fudge for Shane. He loves fudge and I knew he’d enjoy trying the dark chocolate fudge from OceanState Chocolates. I also grabbed some mozzarella from Narragansett Creamery and I have plans to use it soon to make grilled pizza! Yum! I can’t wait until the markets are full of berries and other fruits later this summer.
Grilled Pineapple
from The Cooking Photographer
1 large ripe pineapple
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon honey, warmed
Pinch of salt
Preheat the grill to high.
Cut the top and bottom off the pineapple. Stand the pineapple upright and slice down the sides, cutting off the tough outer skin and inner spikes. Continue all around the pineapple, following the natural contour of the fruit. Turn the pineapple onto its side and cut into slices of your desired thickness. Using a small, round cookie cutter (or a paring knife), stamp out the inner core of each slice and discard.
In a small bowl, mix together butter, honey, & salt. Brush both sides of the pineapple rings with glaze.
Place pineapple wedges on the grill and cook until grill marks form. Turn rings over and repeat.
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I’m from RI but live in CT , just wondering what farmers market did you check out?
Your grilled pineapple looks amazing! I love farmer’s markets as well.
Tracey, you’ve stumbled on two things that I happen to LOVE. Grilled pineapple is one of my favorite desserts. It’s so good with sweetened mascarpone cheese or even sweetened Greek yogurt or, of course, vanilla ice cream. Actually, Haagen-Dazs makes this coconut pineapple ice cream that’s insanely good with grilled pineapple.
And Farmer’s Markets. I love them and I predict that you’ll have so much fun visiting them and scooping up all of the wonderful goodies this summer!
I am so all over this pineapple. I have got to try it, it looks absolutely delicious!
Gorgeous pineapples! I just had pineapple for the first time this season over the weekend and it was perfect. Now you’ve got me craving more!
Good for you for trying something new! I love grilled pineapple but haven’t made it in a long time. Your grill marks are PERFECT. 😉
@Allison: I checked out the market in Providence on Hope Street in Lippitt Park this time but I just got recommendations for some other great markets (in Goddard Park and down at URI) so I’ll be visiting those soon I hope!
@Jessica: That coconut pineapple ice cream sounds ridiculously good! I’ll have to look for it!
I love the Narragansett Creamery cheeses! Have you tried their ricotta yet? It’s fabulous! Oh – and Ocean State Chocolates is at the Farmers’ Market at Goddard Park, too. Small state, isn’t it. 🙂
I noticed your beautiful pineapple rings on Tastespotting and headed on over for a peak. I didn’t expect to see my name lol! You visited my site yay! Thank-you for that.
I am so happy you liked them. Grilled pineapple is good food.
Laura
Ocean State…
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JOB LOT!
Belgian chocolate? Are you kidding me? What’s next? Calorie counts at the wienie join in Olneyville? You wait til I leave the state to start all this? I’ll look for it next time I’m in-state, and not off-shore!
Grilling pineapple is one of my favorite ways to eat it!
OOooooh! I just bought some incredible fresh pineapple at Publix, already cut into a cylinder and everything. All I need to do is slice into rings and grill! I’m definitely trying this. Glad you had fun at the farmer’s market! I love the abundance of fresh produce available this time of year!
Great! I am a bit timid about fresh pineapple peeling but this looks worth it.
Ocean State Chocolates – I’ll have to keep my eyes open for these! Maybe they’ll ship some over the border to CT. 🙂 And I can’t wait to try grilling some fruit this summer.
I love grilled pineapple too, it’s so delicious! I have never grilled pizza before, but I definitely nee to try it.
Two new experiences! Way to go! the grilled pineapple looks excellent!
Yum to the pineapple and yeah for farmer’s markets! I go to ours every Sat. morning!
Oooh grilled pineapple! We are planning on getting a grill soon so I look forward to trying this! Grilled peaches are also good. 🙂
The pineapple looks great…although I never had it grilled, would like very much to try…nice addition when barbecuing…nice pictures!
I’m grilling my pineapple next time! Love those grill marks!
I made the grilled pineapple for a little get-together with friends this weekend. Very simple to make, but so damn tasty!