Cachaça-Infused Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon Sugar
Sweet tropical pineapple slices soaked briefly in cachaça, grilled until caramelized, then dusted with cinnamon sugar for a smoky-sweet Brazilian-inspired dessert. This brazilian-inspired desserts ready in about 30 minutes layers cachaça, brown sugar, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1/4 cup cachaça
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 medium peeled pineapple sliced into 1/2-inch rounds in a shallow dish and pour 1/4 cup cachaça over them. Let soak for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp brown sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon together.
- Step 4: Brush 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter on both sides of the pineapple slices.
- Step 5: Grill pineapple for 3-4 minutes per side until grill marks appear and slices are caramelized and tender.
- Step 6: Remove from grill and immediately sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over the warm pineapple. Serve warm as a fresh tropical dessert.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Cachaça-Infused Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon Sugar take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (20 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Cachaça-Infused Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon Sugar?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Cachaça-Infused Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon Sugar?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Cachaça-Infused Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon Sugar for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Cachaça-Infused Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon Sugar?
Brazilian desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
