Sheet Pan Honey-Lime Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon
Juicy pineapple slices grilled with a sticky honey-lime glaze and dusted with warm cinnamon, perfect for a quick tropical dessert. This caribbean-inspired desserts ready in about 20 minutes layers honey, fresh lime juice, 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 110 calories and feeds 6, 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, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rings pineapple
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven broiler to high and line a sheet pan with foil. Arrange the 1 medium pineapple sliced into 1/2-inch rings in a single layer on the sheet pan.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tbsp olive oil until smooth.
- Step 3: Brush the honey-lime glaze generously over both sides of each pineapple slice. Broil the pineapple under the oven broiler for 3-4 minutes per side, until caramelized and slightly charred at the edges.
- Step 4: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Honey-Lime Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 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 Sheet Pan Honey-Lime Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon?
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 Sheet Pan Honey-Lime Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon?
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 Sheet Pan Honey-Lime Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 Sheet Pan Honey-Lime Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon?
Caribbean 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.
