Caramelized Brown Sugar Cinnamon Grilled Pineapple Kebabs from Kebabs and Kisses
Caramelized Brown Sugar Cinnamon Grilled Pineapple Kebabs are a natural match for Kebabs and Kisses, a romance shaped by family traditions, travel, and the ways food can make someone feel welcome. Sin is an accomplished cook whose kebabs connect him to his Turkish family, while Kendra is still learning to feel at home in a world of wealth and privilege far removed from her scrappy upbringing. Sweet, smoky, and just a little unexpected, these pineapple kebabs capture the warmth of their story—and the possibility that love can turn unfamiliar territory into a place where you truly belong.
Download the Printable RecipeIngredients
- 1 ripe pineapple, cut into spears
- Bamboo skewers
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg (optional)
Directions
- Prepare the pineapple: Slice or twist off the leaves. With a serrated knife, trim about 1/2 inch from both ends so the pineapple sits flat. Stand it on one end and slice off the skin, staying as close to the skin as possible. Remove any remaining eyes with a melon baller or paring knife. Quarter the pineapple lengthwise, remove the core, and cut each section into spears.
- Skewer: Slide a bamboo skewer through each pineapple spear. Place the skewers in a metal pan that fits on your grill.
- Make the sauce: Lightly sprinkle the pineapple with cinnamon. Melt the butter, then whisk it together with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional nutmeg. Pour over the pineapple and let the skewers soak for at least 5 minutes.
- Grill: Grill over medium heat for 7–10 minutes, until beginning to turn golden brown. You can keep the skewers in the pan or place them directly over the fire.
- Serve: Brush any sauce that collected in the pan back over the pineapple before serving.
Love Wasn’t Part of Her Five-Year Plan
Newly graduated civil engineer Kendra Gambit is determined to build a stable future without depending on anyone. Moving into her sister’s grand Sewickley home is intimidating enough before she meets Sinan “Sin” Bachar, a wealthy neurosurgeon whose calm confidence and dry humor make him difficult to ignore. Their attraction grows despite an age gap, family expectations, and Kendra’s fear that she will never fit into his world. When professional doubts, an intrusive ex, and threats from Kendra’s estranged father collide, trust becomes their greatest challenge. Kebabs and Kisses is a warm, witty romance about belonging, resilience, and finding a partner who believes in you.
Follow Kendra and Sin as they discover that lasting love is built on trust, courage, and choosing each other when life becomes complicated.
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