Honey-Sesame Glazed Pineapple Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

Sweet pineapple chunks glazed with a honey and toasted sesame seed sauce, grilled to caramelized perfection — a light and tropical dessert. This recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, layers fresh pineapple, honey, and soy sauce 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 90 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 cut into 1-inch chunks
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 6 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil until combined.
2. Step 2: Thread 1-inch pineapple chunks evenly onto 6 soaked wooden skewers, about 4-5 pieces per skewer.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
4. Step 4: Brush the pineapple skewers generously with the honey-soy glaze on all sides.
5. Step 5: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, brushing with more glaze and turning until the pineapple is caramelized with grill marks.
6. Step 6: Remove from grill and sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds evenly over the skewers while still warm.
7. Step 7: Serve immediately for a fresh, sweet, and nutty tropical dessert.