Grilled Pineapple Butterscotch Sundaes Recipe

Elevate your dessert game with these irresistible Grilled Pineapple Butterscotch Sundaes! Grilling the pineapple caramelizes its natural sugars, creating an intensely sweet and delicious flavor that's perfectly complemented by a rich and creamy butterscotch sauce. This recipe, inspired by a recent magazine find, offers a twist with cinnamon instead of nutmeg (though feel free to use either!). Adding grilled bananas is an optional but delightful addition. Prepare the sauce ahead of time for effortless assembly. Get ready for a taste of summer perfection!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 885.9 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Grilled Pineapple Butterscotch Sundaes

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How to Make Grilled Pineapple Butterscotch Sundaes

  1. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  2. Peel, core, and cut 1 fresh pineapple into 6 spears.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons (85g) of butter over medium heat. Stir in 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  4. Brush the melted butter and cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the pineapple spears.
  5. Grill the pineapple spears for 7-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned and caramelized.
  6. While the pineapple grills, prepare the butterscotch sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons (57g) butter over medium heat.
  7. Stir in 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar and 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream.
  8. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
  9. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  10. Serve the warm butterscotch sauce over scoops of your favorite vanilla ice cream, topped with the grilled pineapple spears. Optional: Add grilled banana slices (be careful not to overcook them!).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

334g

Fat

179g

Carbs

32g