Fricy Grilled Pineapple Delight (Printer Friendly)

Tropical grilled pineapple with yuzu kosho butter.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into thick rings or spears

→ Butter

02 - 60 g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1–1.5 tsp yuzu kosho (to taste)
04 - 1 tsp honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
05 - Zest of 1 lime

→ Garnish

06 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
07 - Fresh mint leaves, for serving
08 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, yuzu kosho, honey (if using), and lime zest. Mix until smooth. Taste and adjust yuzu kosho for more spice, if desired. Set aside.
02 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
03 - Pat pineapple slices dry. Lightly oil the grill grates.
04 - Grill pineapple for 3–4 minutes per side until tender and grill marks appear, caramelizing the fruit.
05 - Immediately smear or dollop each slice with yuzu kosho butter while hot, allowing it to melt over the pineapple.
06 - Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, garnish with mint leaves, and serve with lime wedges.

# Pro Advice:

01 -
  • This dessert is a breeze to whip up in just 18 minutes, leaving more time for enjoying the day.
  • The unexpected zing from yuzu kosho gives a thrilling twist to a classic grilled fruit dish.
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  • Make sure your butter is truly softened; a hard block of butter won’t blend well.
  • Don’t skip the resting time after grilling; letting the flavors meld for just a moment creates magic.
03 -
  • Don’t rush the grilling process; let those grill marks form to enhance the sweetness.
  • Adjusting the amount of yuzu kosho can completely change the dish, allowing you to personalize the heat.
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