Sweet Grilled Pineapple Delight (Print Version)

Tropical grilled pineapple with spicy yuzu kosho butter.

# What You'll 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

# How to Make It:

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. Grill pineapple for 3–4 minutes per side until tender and grill marks appear, caramelizing the fruit.
04 - Immediately smear or dollop each slice with yuzu kosho butter while hot, allowing it to melt over the pineapple.
05 - Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, garnish with mint leaves, and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This dessert turns an ordinary fruit into a memorable treat with minimal effort.
  • The combination of tropical sweetness and spicy butter is surprisingly addictive.
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  • Be careful with the yuzu kosho; a little goes a long way and can really spice things up.
  • Letting the butter sit at room temperature for a while before mixing allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
03 -
  • Always taste your butter; you can adjust the spicy notes as you see fit.
  • If you find yuzu kosho hard to find, a little sriracha mixed with lime zest can work in a pinch!
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